October 03, 2022
South Africa: Trevor Noah Brought a New Perspective to TV Satire - As Well As a Whole New Audience
After seven years of hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central, a hit comedy show produced in the US but with global reach, South African born comedian Trevor Noah has announced… Read more »
South Africa: Drug Addiction - What Was Learned From Six Young Men Recovering From Opioids
The ways we intervene in curbing addiction to substances has shifted from the medical era, focusing on acute care, to a comprehensive chronic care model. People need long-term… Read more »
October 02, 2022
East Africa: Massacre Offers Window Into the Past and Future of the DRC Conflict
For nearly three decades, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in violence. Millions of people have been killed and an estimated 5.6 million others displaced… Read more »
South Africa: 100 Years of Innovation and Inventions - South African Vice Chancellor Reflects On What's Next
We live in a world characterised by inequality, poverty, economic volatility, globalisation, climate change and ambiguity. In my own country, South Africa, residents have to… Read more »
September 30, 2022
South Africa: Trevor Noah Is Leaving the Daily Show - How Did He Fare?
Africa's most famous funnyman and TV star, the South African stand-up comedian and author Trevor Noah, is leaving his job as the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show in the US.… Read more »
Africa: Ebola - What Are the Symptoms, How Does It Spread and Where Did It Come From?
Uganda health authorities have declared an outbreak of Ebola disease. Ebola outbreaks emerge periodically in several African countries, most notably in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya and the ICC - Law Expert Answers 4 Questions Following Death of a Key Lawyer
Kenyan lawyer Paul Gicheru, one of the people accused of interfering with witnesses in the case involving President William Ruto before the International Criminal Court (ICC), was… Read more »
Africa: If You Think Scrapping Covid Isolation Periods Will Get us Back to Work and Past the Pandemic, Think Again
COVID is an exceptional disease and was at its deadliest this year, causing more deaths in Australia between June and August 2022 than at any other time. There have been 288 deaths… Read more »
Nigeria: Independence Day Is a Time to Reflect On Political Gains and Challenges - and a Way Forward
Nigeria got independence from Britain on 1 October 1960. As the country celebrates its political journey in the last 62 years, political scientist Ayo Olukotun takes a look at the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria At 62 - Five Essential Reads On Why There Isn't an Inspiring Story to Tell
As Nigeria marks its 62nd independence anniversary, many will be checking to see if there is indeed any reason for celebrations. Read more »
South Africa: Universities Need to Better Support Doctoral Supervisors
South Africa's government has ambitious plans for doctoral education. The country aims to increase its output to 5,000 doctorates annually by 2030. In 2013, the figure stood at… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Ticks Some Boxes As a Democracy. Why This Hasn't Translated Into a Better Life for Most
Since gaining independence on 1 October 1960, Nigeria has struggled to maintain a democratic government. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Africa: Africa Risks Losing Out On Trade As Rich Countries Cement Relationships With Trusted Partners
Over the past few years, the world's supply chains have been strained and disrupted by the COVID pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and rising geopolitical tensions. These… Read more »
East Africa: 5 Steps to Stop Ebola Spreading in East Africa - A Frontline Expert Advises
The biggest Ebola outbreak in human history happened in West Africa from 2014 to 2015. I was on the front lines in Liberia serving as the head of case detection for the National… Read more »
Africa: Green Hydrogen Sounds Like a Win for Developing Countries. But Cost and Transport Are Problems
Hydrogen is used mainly to make chemicals such as fertiliser, and in oil refineries. Most hydrogen in the world today is made from natural gas or coal - methods associated with… Read more »
Nigeria: Foreign Investment Into Nigeria Has Fallen Sharply - Rights and Freedoms May Be One Reason
Nigeria has always managed to attract foreign direct investment despite its poor economic outlook. This is thanks to its oil reserves and the consumption potential of its large… Read more »
Kenya: Can Kipchoge Now Run a Marathon In Under Two Hours?
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Africa: Why Has My Cold Dragged On So Long? and How Do I Know When It's Morphed Into Something More Serious?
Common colds are caused by viruses. There are no effective cures, and antibiotics do not work on viruses, so treatment is targeted at managing the symptoms until your immune system… Read more »
Africa: Getting Fit After Covid? Why You Should Be Strength Training - and How to Do It
After recovering from COVID, you might be eager to get out and do some exercise, particularly if you'd previously enjoyed keeping fit. While a bit of light cardiovascular training… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Africa: Dogs Can Smell People's Stress - New Study
Dogs have a long history alongside humans, giving them an amazing ability to read human cues. Dogs also possess an incredible sense of smell, which enables them to detect diseases,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Gutter Water', 'Monkey Tail' and Smoked Faeces - New Drug Dangers
New, unconventional drugs are becoming popular in Nigeria, designed by dealers and users to replicate the effects of illegal substances like cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy. They… Read more »
Nigeria: Abortion Pills Are Being Widely Used in Nigeria - Women and Suppliers Talk About Their Experiences
Unintended pregnancy is common among women of reproductive age in Nigeria and a substantial number end in abortion. Annually between 2015 and 2019, almost three million pregnancies… Read more »
South Africa: Child Custody in South Africa - What to Do When Co-Parenting Goes Wrong
The COVID-19 lockdowns severed many families, where they found themselves having a limited period to decide who would live where and with whom. In other instances, it cemented the… Read more »
Africa: Has the Pandemic Changed Our Personalities? New Research Suggests We're Less Open, Agreeable and Conscientious
For many of us, some personality traits stay the same throughout our lives while others change only gradually. However, evidence shows that significant events in our personal lives… Read more »
South Africa: Obesity Is On the Rise Among South African Women - A Risk to Maternal and Child Health
Obesity in adults has nearly tripled between 1975 and 2016 across the world. The World Health Organization estimated that by 2016, about 1.9 billion adults worldwide were… Read more »