The community of future-oriented African thinkers and doers met on the 10th and 11th of December 2020 to reflect on various challenges and achievements at the 2020 African Crossroads hybrid edition. We recognise and celebrate the huge contributions of other indefatigable Africans who have made a significant impact in keeping the Pan-African dream alive.
Politics and Society COVID-19 immunity and reinfection: why it’s still essential to take precautions
So, if you have ever tested positive, there is a chance you could contract the virus again. And you could infect other people. You should still take the necessary precautions.
Africans rising #NairobiNiMimi Series: James Apiya Ogutu
James Apiya Ogutu is a man that came to the city of Nairobi with a plan and his hard work has paid off. Today, at 46, he is a successful entrepreneur with an inspirational story.
Sport, Arts and Culture Inside the illegal trade in West Africa’s cultural heritage
Regional middlemen for antiquities dealers run and finance large, organised teams of looters to excavate sites.
Africans rising From Ugandan child soldier to PhD graduate
In 1986 Julius Okello was forced into Uganda’s Bush War as a child soldier. Tenacity and hope delivered him through a personal wilderness to his PhD.
Politics and Society COVID-19: How to reduce risk in the holiday season
In this video interview, Dr Doyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science and a public health expert, talks about keeping safe while celebrating Christmas during COVID-19.
Politics and Society Where COVID-19 has left Nigeria’s health system
Over nine months into COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria, there are concerns about how well the country has managed the disease pandemic and how this might affect its handling of other diseases.
Politics and Society Nigerians got their abusive SARS police force abolished – but elation soon turned to frustration
The story of Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement shows just how durable law enforcement institutions are – and why the road to reform goes straight uphill.
Politics and Society Is Bobi Wine singing Museveni’s swansong?
Uganda’s president is growing desperate as a young singer jeopardises his long grip on power.