December 04
Africa: African-Led Peacekeeping Fills a UN-Sized Hole
"The UN deploys where there is peace to be kept, African-led PSOs deploy where there is no peace at all." Read more »
November 20
Africa: Decolonise How? | the Crisis Is Always Past
An appreciation of history is necessary to understanding today's and future humanitarian crises. Read more »
November 12
Africa: COP29 - Drought Warnings Save Lives, What About Livelihoods?
While it may be clear from a forecast when a good time to act might be, with regards to livelihoods it is never straightforward to decide what exactly should be done. Read more »
July 23
Africa: Localisation Doesn't Shift Power. It Deepens International Dominance.
'International actors have the power to let local actors into the humanitarian club - or to keep them out.' Read more »
July 18
Africa: Yes, the Nexus Is Real. but It Needs a Radical Overhaul
The collective response to the refugee crisis in Chad shows what works, and what needs to change. Read more »
July 17
Africa: Why These 10 Humanitarian Crises Still Demand Your Attention
Beyond Gaza and Ukraine, emergency aid needs are going unmet in these neglected hotspots around the globe. Read more »
July 10
Africa: Inklings | Where's the Missing Report On Polio Vaccine Paralysis?
Notes and musings on how aid works, from The New Humanitarian's policy editors. Read more »
July 09
Africa: The Changing Face of Peacekeeping - What's Gone Wrong With the UN?
'There is a crisis on the demand and supply side of the equation.' Read more »
May 03
Africa: The Climate Loss and Damage Fund Takes Its First Steps
'The proof of the pudding will be in the eating.' Read more »
May 13
Africa: Why Should Africans Die in Pain?
'We put life into your days, not days into your life.' Read more »
February 02
Africa: Kenya, Haiti Leaders Look to Force Police Mission Through Despite Court Ruling
The UN-mandated deployment is aimed at reining in rampant gang violence, but many people in Kenya and Haiti fear it could make things worse. Read more »
January 16
Africa: How Do You Break the Mould Around International Aid? Try Genuine Trust
In search of a model beyond trickle-down aid. Read more »
January 08
Africa: Why These 10 Humanitarian Crises Demand Your Attention Now
Beyond Gaza and Ukraine, emergency aid needs are going unmet in these neglected hotspots around the globe. Read more »
January 03
Africa: Editors' Picks - Power Up Your Thinking for 2024
Some of our most compelling coverage to inform your new year Read more »
September 04, 2023
Africa: Why the Africa Climate Summit Can't Afford to Overlook Conflict
'Conflict isn't merely a side issue; it is an integral part of the equation.' Read more »
September 07, 2023
Africa: It's Not Just the Economy, Stupid! What Was Off-Key About the Africa Climate Summit
'The summit split opinion on the continent with its focus on market solutions to the climate crisis rather than dealing more directly with its human impacts.' Read more »
April 27, 2023
Africa: We Need to Talk About International Aid and Refugee Self-Reliance
'International organisations and NGOs often treat refugees as burdens that need to be taken care of rather than as human beings capable of taking care of ourselves.' Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: WHO Calls in Experts to Decide On Conflicting Ebola Sex Abuse Reports
'The restrictive approach favoured by WHO is an absurdity.' Read more »
February 13, 2023
Africa: Africa Decides 2023 - Elections in the Shadow of Humanitarian Crisis
Early action to safeguard the electoral process could help mitigate some of the concerns around poll legitimacy. Here are some suggestions... Read more »
January 25, 2023
Africa: Outbreaks to Watch - Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Surge Post-Pandemic
'The impact of these [COVID-related] disruptions to immunisation services will be felt for decades to come.' Read more »
January 18, 2023
Africa: How to End Hunger - A Famine Expert's Plan
'It's not just a matter of repackaging the same concepts over and over again. We actually need to think differently.' Read more »