October 19, 2012
Uganda: Nodding Disease Continues to Mystify
While health experts try to identify the cause of East Africa's unexplained nodding disease, children continue to suffer. Read more »
Malawi: Will Oil Resources Be a Blessing or a Curse?
With its natural resources, Malawi has the opportunity to take the road less travelled: that of transparency, accountability and shared prosperity. Read more »
Africa: Africa Aims for Food Self-Sufficiency
This year's World Food Day celebrations arrived at a time of growing reflection on the performance of Africa's current food security model. Read more »
Tunisia: The First Anniversary of Democracy
A year on from the country's first free and democratic elections, is there sufficient cause for celebration? Read more »
October 18, 2012
Egypt: New Tahrir Square Protest Called
A number of political opposition and activist groups have called for a demonstration in Tahrir Square in Egypt's capital, Cairo, on October 19. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Must Learn From Flood Mistakes
The devastation from Nigeria's worst floods in decades could have been reduced by better planning and preparation. Read more »
October 17, 2012
Nigeria: Stolen Oil, Stolen Revenue
With influential individuals possibly complicit in oil bunkering, concerted and coordinated efforts will be needed to end the costly practice. Read more »
Africa: Inclusion - the Way Forward for Democracy in Africa
Yesterday, Botswana began hosting the Eighth African Governance Forum in conjunction with the African Union, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Economic… Read more »
October 15, 2012
Uganda: Reminiscing With Uganda's Former Rulers
At a Ugandan golden jubilee celebration, the country's former colonial officers prefer to reserve judgement on 50 years of independence. Read more »
Burkina Faso: 25 Years After Thomas Sankara
After four years of Sankara's socialist policies, Burkina Faso achieved near food self-sufficiency. Then his best friend killed him and took office. Read more »
October 12, 2012
Uganda: HIV Rate Back On the Rise
HIV is on the rise in Uganda and officials are pointing the finger at people like Margaret Kintu, who tested positive two years ago. Read more »
Eswatini: Allowing Conjugal Visits - a Premature Adjudication?
Swaziland looks set to become the first African country to introduce conjugal visits for prisoners, but critics say the policy is misguided. Read more »
October 11, 2012
South Africa: Zuma Second Term 'Will Erode Majority'
Jacob Zuma looks set to secure a second term as ANC president. This will likely erode ANC support and drive further unrest. Read more »
Uganda: Kampala's Clean Up or Clear Out?
A song by 'Ghetto President' Bobi Wine criticising the Kampala authorities has been banned. Read more »
Africa: Bringing Down the Cost of Remittances
Lower costs and technological innovations are changing the remittance industry for the better - we should embrace it. Read more »
October 09, 2012
West Africa: European Fleets Deplete Fish Stocks
Samuel Diouf is one of hundreds of Senegalese making a living through artisanal fishing. The 20-year-old trades his daily catch at the Hann Bay fish market on the coasts of Dakar.… Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Struggles Over Coins
For several years, monetary transactions in Nigeria have been conducted overwhelmingly using banknotes. For a number of reasons, coins have largely fallen out of use, rendering the… Read more »
October 08, 2012
Ghana: Electoral Body Faces Stern Test
The December elections may prove to be one of the sternest tests faced by Ghana's electoral commission. Read more »
Nigeria: This Week in Nigeria - Time Running Out for Bakassi
Time running out for Bakassi Read more »
October 05, 2012
Zimbabwe: Miners Endanger Thousands
A recent study found that diamond mining companies are endangering thousands by polluting rivers, but holding them accountable is likely to prove tricky. Read more »
Kenya: HIV-Positive Women Doing It for Themselves
Through self-help groups, HIV-positive women in Nairobi's Korogocho slums are rejecting the stigma associated with the disease and supporting themselves. Read more »
North Africa: Understanding Algeria's Northern Mali Policy
After years of calling for greater military action in northern Mali, Algeria is now advocating a negotiated solution. Why the apparent change the heart? Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict in the Kivus - A Broad Church Against the War
In the Second Congolese War, the local Catholic Church was accused of infighting and dividing society. This time, with conflict returning, they hope to do things differently. Read more »
October 04, 2012
Africa: Kenya Launches World's First Climate Innovation Centre
Can Kenya's Climate Innovation Center encourage business growth and sustainable climate change solutions? Read more »
October 03, 2012
Nigeria: New Doubts Over Boosting Power
Can Nigeria's power sector reforms survive Nnaji's resignation and withstand the influence of influential vested interests? Read more »