The Conversation
Who stands to win or lose if South Africa were to hold all elections on the same day
7th September 2020 South Africa usually follows an electoral schedule of national and provincial elections taking place two calendar years before the municipal... →
How social media are levelling Kenya's political field -- and lessons learnt
2nd September 2020 Social media have opened up spaces for political candidates to engage with voters in more direct ways compared to traditional forms of campaigns... →
African health research needs support: here's one programme that's working
1st September 2020 African countries bear a disproportionate burden of infectious and noncommunicable diseases. More than two thirds of people living with HIV are in... →
How corruption in South Africa is deeply rooted in the country’s past and why that matters
31st August 2020 When South Africans express shock at corruption, few seem to know that it is perhaps the country’s oldest tradition. Citizen anger about... →
Ethiopia's political crisis plays out in the regions. Why it's a federal problem
28th August 2020 The political crisis in Ethiopia is not showing sings of abating. Ongoing riots in Oromia and Wolayta; state fragmentation in the Amhara region,... →
African farmers are younger than you think. Here is why
27th August 2020 Over the past 20 years sub-Saharan Africa has registered the highest rate of agricultural production in the world. There have been knock-on effects... →
Africa has a growing food security problem: why it can't be fixed without proper data
27th August 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic and consequent lockdown measures have had a huge negative impact on producers and consumers. Food production has been... →
What young people have to say about race and inequality in South Africa
26th August 2020 Meritocracy is the belief that holding power or success should be judged on people’s individual ability, rather than on wealth or social... →
The AU's peace and security architecture: filling the gaps
24th August 2020 Since its inception in 2002 the African Union has been under pressure to resolve the extensive peace and security challenges facing the continent.... →
At the edge of democracy: what the upcoming general election holds in store for Tanzania
24th August 2020 Before the heroic return of opposition figure, Tundu Lissu, in late July 2020, Tanzania’s political landscape lacked the exuberance and ebullience... →
