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African countries are moving to make masks mandatory: key questions answered
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Politics and Society African countries are moving to make masks mandatory: key questions answered

By The Conversation on May 6, 2020May 6, 2020

Wearing masks is being introduced in conjunction with maintaining a physical distance of at least 1.5 metres and following hygiene measures such as hand washing.

Beware these fake claims about Covid-19
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Politics and Society Beware these fake claims about Covid-19

By GroundUp Staff on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

We debunk nonsense being spread about the pandemic.

COVID-19 could stall Africa’s integration agenda
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Politics and Society COVID-19 could stall Africa’s integration agenda

By Institute for Security Studies on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

Now more than ever, leaders should remember the benefits of freedom of movement and regional integration.

Tribute to Manu Dibango: Cameroonian jazz pioneer loved across Africa and the world
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Arts, Culture and Sport Tribute to Manu Dibango: Cameroonian jazz pioneer loved across Africa and the world

By The Conversation on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

The saxophonist and singer leaves a legacy spanning more than 60 years of musical production that will continue to echo in global sounds.

Coronavirus: corruption in health care could get in the way of Nigeria’s response
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Politics and Society Coronavirus: corruption in health care could get in the way of Nigeria’s response

By The Conversation on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

As Nigeria battles COVID-19, systemic corruption and a low level of accountability in the health sector may undermine efforts to halt the devastating effect of the virus.

Managing the impact of fighting Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers
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Politics and Society Managing the impact of fighting Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers

By GroundUp Staff on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

Hundreds of psychologists and psychiatrists are volunteering to offer support

Court ruling pulls the rug from under Zimbabwe’s opposition
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Politics and Society Court ruling pulls the rug from under Zimbabwe’s opposition

By Institute for Security Studies on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

The electorate now has no viable political alternative that can be trusted with constitutionalism and rule of law.

The eight must-read African novels to get you through lockdown
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Arts, Culture and Sport The eight must-read African novels to get you through lockdown

By The Conversation on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

African academics draw up a reading list that speaks to the vibrancy of contemporary as well as older African literature.

Africa must make sure it’s part of the search for a coronavirus vaccine
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Politics and Society Africa must make sure it’s part of the search for a coronavirus vaccine

By The Conversation on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

To refuse inclusion would prevent Africa’s researchers from being significant players in the universal fight against the virus.

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