African Arguments
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No, cobalt is not a conflict mineral
Global demand for cobalt is estimated to more than quadruple in the next ten years. Mislabelling it particular hurts vulnerable Congolese miners. Wakanda’s vibranium ... -
Ouattara’s out, but whoever wins in Côte d’Ivoire, many won’t be happy.
With political tensions high and trust in the fairness of the 31 October election low, Côte d’Ivoire looks set for contested results. When President ... -
The three ways states are using COVID-19 to curb media freedoms
We cannot afford for media freedoms to fall victim to COVID-19. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As the world grapples with the speed and ... -
Lockdown and listen: Classic African albums to discover, old and new
Read all our COVID-19 coverage What is a better way to spend your time during lockdown than discovering or revisiting some of the finest ... -
“It’s lucrative”: Zimbabwe’s farmers turn to social media to stop the rot
Many farmers can no longer sell their produce due to the lockdown, but some are managing through online marketing and home deliveries. Read all ... -
COVID-19: There’s one thing Nigeria’s religious rockstars can do to help
Nigeria’s faith leaders are immensely influential and often have millions of followers. If they want to help, they should stay out of the way. ... -
“We hope our cries will attract attention”
African Arguments spoke to vulnerable people around Nigeria. They plead for government to help them get food and medication during lockdown. Read all our ... -
“We work for Uber”: South Africa’s gig drivers left alone at the wheel
Drivers who use ride-hailing apps like Uber are getting little help from their companies and fall through the cracks of government support. Read all ... -
COVID-19 responses in Africa: Ok, one size doesn’t fit all. Now what?
Discussions must move beyond the pros and cons of lockdowns. They must confront the real challenge: African states’ disconnect from ordinary people. Read all ... -
19 years ago today, African countries vowed to spend 15% on health.
The Abuja Declaration was meant to strengthen Africa’s health systems and ensure their preparedness for disease outbreaks. What happened? Read all our COVID-19 coverage ...
