Society
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An open letter from African writers: #BlackLivesMatter
105 writers across Africa and the diaspora demand justice for George Floyd and the many other black people killed by police in the US. ... -
Reducing risk for whom? Neocolonial patterns in Western academia
On the many unintended consequences of Western universities’ risk assessment policies. Over the last few years, there have been several high-profile cases of academics ... -
How Mauritius’ unique political culture helped it beat COVID-19
When a welfare state and good neighbours prove their worth. Read all our COVID-19 coverage Every day at 6pm, one of the co-author’s 10-year-old ... -
This is how the youth is mobilising tech during COVID19
During the crisis, young people are innovating and disrupting. These trends should be supported even after the pandemic. Read all our COVID-19 coverage The ... -
Photo essay: In Congo, from epidemic to pandemic
The Democratic Republic of Congo was getting ready to declare itself Ebola-free when COVID-19 hit. Since 2018 , Ebola has killed 2,267 people. Now, ... -
We need to talk about burials: COVID-19 in Africa
Various measures can be taken to avoid burial grounds becoming potential reservoirs for the coronavirus. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As the death toll ... -
Neglected refugees find themselves even more neglected during COVID-19
The experiences of refugees in Uganda exposes both a governmental and global failure. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As COVID-19 spreads across the world, ... -
Africa will rise if we do it right
Tanzania’s former president calls for governments to provide greater support for conservation and tourism during COVID-19. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As researchers and ... -
COVID-19: In northern Nigeria, states scapegoat the usual suspects
In their response to the pandemic, state governments have singled out Qur’anic schools not for epidemiological but political reasons. Read all our COVID-19 coverage ...
