The election result was less about Hichilema’s popularity and more an expression of frustration with Lungu’s economic management.
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Politics and Society The coal price has skyrocketed in 2021 – what does it mean for net zero?
At the bottom of our carbon fears is a big black problem.
Politics and Society This Is Africa presents: Balancing with earth — A humans and nature coexistence storytelling series
In a storytelling collaboration with African Crossroads, This Is Africa explores what relationships Africans have with their environment zooming in on efforts to better the interconnection and interaction between humans and nature. Inspecting through a climate lens, the series juxtaposes everyday life and eco-friendly rituals on the continent that have seen the survival of our species, lands and oceans as we know them over centuries. Our coverage will delve into the Climate action scene, highlighting injustices on the larger African continent, local communities and individuals in urban, semi-urban, and rural settings across Africa. The collection of feature stories, essays, cartoons and illustrations brings together different experiences, initiatives and perspectives on human-nature coexistence as we strive for Climate Justice for all.
Politics and Society UN report on nutrition gives Africa food for thought
Food security levels are no longer improving globally, and the trend for Africa is especially worrying.
Politics and Society How Magufuli has steered Tanzania down the road of an authoritarian one-party state
President John Magufuli won a second term by a contested landslide and looks set to take even greater control of Tanzania’s democratic space.
Politics and Society Nigeria is still struggling at 60. But hope is still alive
Sixty years after political independence, it is clear that Nigeria has not fulfilled its huge potential, but with a supportive public culture it can transform that into success.
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 What drove Asia’s economic success stories, and what should Africa emulate?
With the right leadership, mindset and policies African countries can achieve, even exceed, the growth and development successes of Asian counterparts.
Politics and Society Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened?
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.