Good legislation has been undermined by poor planning, limited investment and governance, but recent water reports suggest the government recognises the scale of the problems.
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Peacebuilding – Analysis and Comment
Restricting the internet in Senegal is costly. There will be financial costs and damage to livelihoods.
Kabuga’s release raises questions about the international community’s commitment to delivering justice for genocide victims.
Ruto’s administration continues to borrow, just like the previous regime.
Social entrepreneurs aren’t all the same. Policies should be designed to reflect this.
Nigeria’s new President Bola Ahmed Tinubu faces a number of challenges. But climate change cannot be ignored.
The primary reasons for the systemic collapse include poor operation, defective infrastructure, the absence of disinfection chemicals, and lack of monitoring.
Intelligence reports offer information that can avert threats to national security or promote national interests.
The ongoing war in Sudan poses security, humanitarian, political and economic challenges for Chad.
Calls to secede have been heard from time to time in Kenya – most often around elections.
The activities of artisanal small-scale miners can be turned into an economic good.
Peace and security in South Sudan depend on a fully functioning, peaceful and democratic government in Khartoum
Peter Enahoro, Nigerian journalist, columnist and author, died on 24 April 2023.
South Africa’s agriculture could do even better but is held back by power cuts and poor infrastructure
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherits major security challenges. Job creation, poverty alleviation and inclusive growth may be the solution.
Dodoma will need to address social issues such as increased accommodation and recreational facilities as population grows
Geopolitics is forcing BRICS countries to balance respect for international law, self-determination, sovereignty and peaceful resolution of disputes with their friendly relations with Russia.
South Africa could end power blackouts if it implemented a plan to balance renewable energy capacity, time-of-use tariffs and ended the power utility’s monopoly.
Africa has been relatively peaceful in terms of inter-state violent conflicts.
Ghana’s deal with the IMF is the 17th in its history.
Even though the Tigray war front moved past Dabba Selama several times, the community suffered less than other nearby villages.
The proportional representation system has long outlived its relevance. Its negative extremes abound in local government.
The forced return of migrants by European states has ignored pressures and interests of African countries of origin.
Fire risk communication strategies must not only be supported by formal institutions such as government agencies but also be rooted in and sensitive to each market’s socio-cultural dynamics.
African governments have more influence on China-funded projects than mainstream narratives acknowledge.