Two University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have been selected as finalists for the esteemed Newton Prize 2020.
Politics and Society Thousands of unidentified Zimbabweans lie in secret mass graves – and I want to find them
A forensic archaeologist and former Zimbabwe police officer uses his investigative skills to find the missing and the dead in his homeland.
Politics and Society Migrant disaster in Libya stoked by EU strategy
Detention centres and corrupt coast guards prey on migrants, but the EU continues to support Libyan border authorities.
Africans rising Locals must lead the way to African scientific capacity and solutions
Most efforts in Africa to date have been financially supported and driven from outside the continent.
Politics and Society Dealing with crises in Africa: south vs west
Why doesn’t SADC intervene in dire political situations in the same way leaders in West Africa do?
Politics and Society Why foreign countries are scrambling to set up bases in Africa
The Horn of Africa is the epicentre of foreign military activity. Foreign troops have been deployed to support peace initiatives, subdue terror groups and support foreign security initiatives.
Politics and Society America’s inflection point: four key things Africa must watch for
Many political issues in the 2020 US election are domestic. But black resistance to white supremacy has long had global repercussions.
Politics and Society The Eritrea-Ethiopia peace deal is yet to show dividends
Tensions in both countries relating to Ethiopia’s Tigray regional state are hampering progress.
Lifestyle Morocco on high Covid-19 alert as football continues
With the threat of coronavirus still lurking, Moroccan football has continued to engage health authorities in the North African country in an effort to see the ongoing 2019-20 to completion.