The African Union at 20: a lot has been achieved despite many flaws
Despite the criticisms the African Union has faced over the last two decades, it is far from being a docile follower of the orders of its member states.
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Did Ethiopia’s attack on Tigray violate international laws?
Providers of humanitarian aid haven’t been able to reach civilians in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. There are also reports that hundreds of civilians have been killed.
Making COVID vaccines in Africa: advances and sustainability issues
Before the COVID pandemic, efforts to address the challenge of limited vaccine production on the continent yielded little success.
South Africans aren’t being protected from fake sanitisers: what needs to be done
Hand hygiene is a critical part of the response to COVID-19. Washing hands at regular intervals during the day is essential. If water and soap are unavailable, hand sanitisers are an alternative.
African countries are signing bilateral health deals with the US: virologist identifies the ‘red flags’
African countries must not sign away their health data or release their pathogens in exchange for donor funding.
The fight against economic fraud: how African countries are tackling the challenge
Countries have adopted a wide array of measures involving a proliferation of fraud agencies.
Sub‑Saharan Africa’s food security has turned out better than feared. But risks remain
Government support for farmers, higher rainfall and grain imports have helped sub-Saharan Africa stave off food insecurity, but the region isn’t out of the woods yet.
Intellectual property and COVID‑19 medicines: why a WTO waiver may not be enough
A waiver may not allow all developing countries to secure medicines and other anti-COVID technologies in a timely way.
Washington wants to address anti‑west sentiment in Africa: Blinken is doing his bit
Washington must overcome growing anti-west sentiment on the continent given the development alternative that China offers.
80% of Africa’s fertiliser is imported: how food systems can adapt to the Iran shock
African food systems import 80% of the fertiliser they need. With Iran as a major producer, supplies are now limited and farming with less fertiliser is important.