5 key talking points as Afcon enters the knock‑out phase in Côte d'Ivoire
Why it’s been the most talked-about African football tournament in years: the wins, losses, hosts and bosses.
Primary Results
African countries must muscle up their support and fill massive R&D gap
Scientific knowledge is a critical driver for human health and wellbeing, economic development and environmental sustainability.
Restrictions in trade to contain COVID‑19 have been devastating for Africa’s urban poor
Restricting trade to control the pandemic damages livelihoods, especially those of the urban poor. The control of future pandemics must strike a balance between health and economic activity.
Half the world’s people could be at greater risk of malaria if control efforts do not improve
Like the coronavirus causing the current pandemic, both the malaria parasite and mosquito vector are developing ways to avoid control.
Tanzania’s new president faces a tough ‘to do’ list
Hassan may prove the right sort of politician to usher in a new era of bipartisan politics, less populist and authoritarian and more collegial.
Why Africa’s journalists aren’t doing a good job on COVID‑19
The media is regurgitating an international narrative that may not be fit for localised purpose.
Transmission of diseases from humans to apes: why extra vigilance is now needed
COVID-19 could potentially be harmful for endangered great apes.
Women traditional leaders could help make sure the pandemic message is heard
Female traditional leaders are an important community bloc that needs to be utilised more often.
Hope is on the horizon for a malaria‑free Africa
There have been disruptions. But national malaria control programmes have shown impressive resilience.
Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a global pandemic
The mpox outbreak in Africa is cause for concern – here’s why.