Nigeria’s pre-eminent position in Africa, lost to corruption and political patronage over the years, can be regained by putting its house in order.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society In the time of COVID-19, The US fails Africa
Despite its claims, the United States is not “leading” the global response to COVID-19. If it were, its approach to the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, the region most vulnerable to the economic impact of the virus, would be much different.
Politics and Society Magufuli confronts COVID-19 with prayer and snake oil
Tanzanians are increasingly alarmed at their government’s unscientific approach to the coronavirus pandemic.
Politics and Society COVID-19 strategies Africa can learn from
The United States’ failing coronavirus response experiment holds some important lessons for Africa.
Politics and Society Covid-19: Many domestic workers not covered by relief measures
There are about one million domestic workers in South Africa according to Stats SA. Many are without an income since the lockdown. Unions propose amnesty for all employers who have not registered with Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF).
Politics and Society COVID-19 has blown away the myth about ‘First’ and ‘Third’ world competence
Some of the worst health performers in recent weeks have been ‘First World’.
Politics and Society COVID-19 is casting Magufuli in the worst light, in an election year
His COVID-19 response has thrown the negative aspects of his presidency into sharp relief.
Politics and Society Akachi was a remarkable human being: On mental health, how not to react, and what universities can do to help
May 13, marks one year since Akachi Chukwuemeka died by suicide, aged 21. Neke and I found and carried him to the UNNMedicalCentre that morning. I wrote this as a reference for how to discuss suicide, how schools should help. I still haven’t mourned him.
Politics and Society How Africa can reduce COVID-19’s impact on displaced persons
Swift positions taken by the AU could be stymied by ongoing conflicts, funding shortfalls and border closures.