Social and cultural beliefs remain an impediment to women’s continuous rise in politics across Africa. While we celebrate a notable increase in the number of women in influential political positions, the culture of violence, in its many forms if not dealt with threatens to undo this progress.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society Donald Trump leaves Joe Biden a booby trap
Trump’s last-minute decision to recognise Morocco’s claim to Western Sahara presents the new US president with a dilemma.
Politics and Society President Mnangagwa claimed Zimbabwe was open for business. What’s gone wrong
The more President Mnangagwa’s government fails to engage democratically with its own citizens, the more it will negate any prospect of re-engagement with the West.
Politics and Society Covid-19 Vaccine: Profit should not trump public health needs
The search for a vaccine has re-ignited debates on the role of big pharmaceutical companies (Big Pharma) in addressing the health needs of developing countries.
Politics and Society How former president Rawlings pioneered heritage tourism in Ghana – in his own words
In a rare series of interviews, the late Ghanaian leader spoke of how the country’s slave trade was revisited as a vehicle for economic development.
Politics and Society Museveni has failed to win over young, urban Ugandans: why he’s running out of options
Museveni’s attempt to gain support in urban areas in the 2021 elections was not only about repression. But it still failed.
Politics and Society Covid-19 and vaccines: Questions and answers
Covid-19 vaccines are coming to South Africa. Here are questions and answers about the vaccine.
Politics and Society Some key questions answered on COVID-19 vaccines for African countries
The African Vaccine Acquisition Task Team recently secured a provisional 270 million vaccine doses for African countries.
Politics and Society Vaccine production in South Africa: how an industry in its infancy can be developed
If South Africa is serious about being able to supply anti-pandemic vaccines in future, it needs to rethink the scale of financial, technical and strategic investment into vaccine production.