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Although Niger’s quest for entrenching democracy is a good development, poverty and insecurity are obstacles.
Critics of the South African government argue that it has done too little too late to secure vaccines, and that it doesn’t have a proper plan in place for rollout.
Many countries cannot afford to buy existing COVID-19 vaccines, a collective approach is needed.
To improve the security of park guards and other people, it is crucial to mitigate park-people conflicts and tackle armed groups.
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It’s unlikely South Africa will have a substantial number of vaccines until the second half of this year. Most of the vaccines produced in Europe or America have been bought by other countries.
Creating a space where people feel safe to voice opinions, make mistakes and risk ridicule when offering an idea can have a significant effect on teams.
While internet penetration is increasing in Nigeria, State Houses of Assembly have little or no online presence, this ought to change.
Opposition presidential candidate Robert Kyangulanyi has repeatedly been underestimated by government supporters and critics since he first ran for parliament.
Never has a political contest in Uganda’s history been so furiously played out in the media space as the 2021 national elections.
Research assistants and associates from the global South are sometimes kept invisible, despite their crucial role in the research cycle.
Cape astronomers were responsible for, among other things, the first measurement of the distance to a star; the first photographic sky survey and the accurate measurement of the distance to the sun.
Local and national governments in west and central African countries must prioritise investment in providing access to HIV testing for all pregnant women.
Professionalism has to start with ministers for it to stand any chance of being embedded throughout the public service.
Compensation for losses from wildlife is an increasingly popular conservation intervention. However, a recent review cautions its use.
Uganda must overhaul its national legal framework on the use of force and firearms during law enforcement.
A waiver on some intellectual property rules at the WTO for COVID-19 vaccines would ensure more equitable access, but wouldn’t solve all the problems facing developing countries.
In Lagos, cinema audiences don’t go to the movies for the film alone. There’s more.
The research shows that 2 million years ago humans were not constrained technologically and already had the capacity to expand their geographic range.
The best way to reduce the threat to eagles is to locate turbines away from areas that are most often used by the birds.
Tadpoles at the edge of the population are no more vulnerable than those at the centre.
The creation of resources that are shared, accessible, and collectively owned and managed by communities has become a way for social entrepreneurs to contribute to community development.
The pandemic has not only negatively impacted the creative sector in Africa, but it has also exposed its shortcomings.
The evidence shows that keeping girls in school not only reduces HIV risk, but also delays marriage and pregnancy, and improves mental health.
Wavering commitment in African capitals and the continued attractiveness of the African Union to external funders risk stalling the crucial path to financial autonomy.