Nationalisation and liberalisation are false opposites in the ongoing vaccine rollout. Procurement disparities under both regimes show the need to move beyond the classic coordinates of ideology. In our seamless global order, disease outbreaks, displacement and climate change no longer respect race or class, argues Onai Mushava.
Human rights
Politics and Society Tanzania’s Magufuli: bold and efficient, with a dangerous penchant for populism
The president leaves behind a legacy of extremes, on the one hand, a leader who wanted to create a better country for his people, and on the other, a ruthless authoritarian.
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.
Politics and Society Social media seized the narrative in Uganda’s election. Why this was good for democracy
Never has a political contest in Uganda’s history been so furiously played out in the media space as the 2021 national elections.
Politics and Society African youths reimagine a second liberation
New struggles are taking shape across the African continent and in the diaspora. Reminiscent of the 60s, a wave of consciousness has been sweeping across the continent with young people pushing for good governance and respect of fundamental human rights. At the core of the struggles is the desire by young Africans to be heard, respected and included in decisions to shape an inclusive Africa we want.
Politics and Society Nigerians got their abusive SARS police force abolished – but elation soon turned to frustration
The story of Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement shows just how durable law enforcement institutions are – and why the road to reform goes straight uphill.
Politics and Society Is Bobi Wine singing Museveni’s swansong?
Uganda’s president is growing desperate as a young singer jeopardises his long grip on power.
Politics and Society How Ghana and Nigeria police handle domestic violence cases
The police in Nigeria and Ghana must receive gender sensitivity training to effectively fight domestic violence.
African identities Men, gender equality and the search for gender harmony
Persuading men to participate more meaningfully in transforming gender relations is essential to shifting attitudes and behaviours linked to the “patriarchal dividend”.