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About 7.7 million Somalis need emergency aid right now.
A judicial commission into state corruption found that the Gupta family influenced former President Jacob Zuma’s political decisions.
Intermediary cities have a vital role to play in the economies of African countries.
African states and their development partners must protect ECOWAS regional integration efforts.
The study reveals a consistently biased and negative depiction of sex workers by news media in Nigeria.
The new name for monkeypox must be aligned with best practices in naming of infectious diseases to avoid the uninformed negative narrative that associates diseases with regions.
Maternal mental health conditions are a reflection of harmful social and economic factors that plague women in general.
Lumumba’s death triggered students and created a generation of activists that pushed for total liberation from exploitation and oppression.
The underlying reason for the price increases is the acceleration in the international price of crude oil, linked to the Russian war in the Ukraine.
Johannesburg occasionally smells like rotten eggs. The wind brings the smell from the east or the southeast, where most industries are located.
Internal affairs of the bloc may dominate the summit which seeks to address a wide range of international issues.
Nigerians are at risk of kidnapping as the cost of committing this crime is far less than its benefits.
Les récents affrontements ont remis le M23 de l'est du Congo à la une des journaux, mais de nombreux autres problèmes de sécurité persistent dans la région.
Lumumba Hall residents are more generous and trust each other more than Livingstone Hall residents do.
The factors associated with death in mother and baby included low education in the mother, lack of antenatal care, referral from another facility.
The influx of migrants from West Africa must be viewed as a manifestation of problems in the countries of origin.
If China progressively increases production and becomes a consistent net exporter of maize, South Africa would have to explore markets elsewhere.
Cooperating with honeyguides has been found to increase food security. It facilitates cultural traditions and enables income or trade.
Ghana’s civil society has contributed to taming the power of a strong state.
South Africa could benefit from having a dedicated institution to oversee whistleblower protection.
The students who marched on 16 June 1976 did more than simply register a political opinion.
Estuaries shelter and offer respite to countless species of birds, fish and mammals.
Twenty-six fast-growing African cities may battle health challenges if air pollution is not addressed.
Unless ambitious public policy action is taken, electric vehicles will remain the privilege of the few for the foreseeable future.