The number of vaccinations is far below the number of vaccine doses in the country. The available vaccines need to be used urgently.
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Politics and Society Africa Day symposium: Harness Africa’s youth dividend
“Much has happened since [the founding of the AU], much remains finished, much is yet to be done. That is why we must focus on the youth. It is the youth of Africa on whose shoulders will lie the task of accomplishing this dream,” Tanzanian Ambassador Ombeni Sefue.
Politics and Society Emmanuel Macron attempts to reform Africa-France relationships
Can high-level meetings and summits build trust and change a historically complex set of relationships?
Politics and Society Conversation with Brian Kagoro on Africa: “We must take charge of our own destiny”
Brian Kagoro offers reflections on why Africans must take charge of their own destiny and realize that “no one owes Africa a meal or a living”.
Politics and Society 10 key ideas on Climate Justice
On April 2 African Crossroads members met online to discuss Climate Justice. Here are 10 key ideas on Climate Justice which emerged from the discussion.
Politics and Society Africa has a higher death rate among critically ill Covid-19 patients than anywhere else
The death rate was 48% compared to the global average of 32%.
Politics and Society Why should South Africans care about Israel’s apartheid?
“We recognise apartheid when see it” say South African Jews.
Politics and Society AU called to support findings on racial police brutality
A press conference for Southern African media and stakeholders on 18 May has kickstarted the African lobby behind an independent report on racist police violence in the United States (US) by three major international legal bodies.
Politics and Society Why few women in Senegal speak out about their rapists
The Senegalese culture of discretion, called “sutura”, inhibits survivors of sexual violence from publicly denouncing perpetrators.