Many things have to change for Nigeria’s federal system to work and accommodate its diverse citizens’ interests
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Peacebuilding – Analyses
Most people who received some money experienced less hunger, sickness and depression, both before and after Kenya imposed restrictions in the pandemic.
The poet J.P. Clark was an environmental activist who stood up for his people in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta region.
African countries have proven that they have the skills and expertise to provide local solutions to this global pandemic. They need to build on this success together to keep the pandemic at bay.
Metropolitan municipalities are best placed to administer operating subsidies for minibus taxis.
African countries need multi-sectoral approaches to tackle food insecurity.
Cape Town’s new climate strategy is a good start. But it falls short when it comes to nature.
Crisis grips Ethiopia as political divisions spill over into armed conflict and potential civil war looms.
Humour is a way for Congolese internet users to prod at cultural traits and political developments – despite censorship being rife.
South Africa’s National Treasury now proposes to reduce salaries. On the face of it this seems sensible. But the fundamental issue is the structure of the public service.
There is a need for a special unit for civil-military relations as the police cannot deal effectively with protests.
There are individual activists and political groupings who believe violent action is legitimate and use the circumstances to actively drive such behaviour.
The ex-combatants’ food memories show how they continue trying to make sense of both their past and present experiences of violence.
There are a lot of opportunities in applying geospatial information system to aid COVID-19 response and other outbreaks.
Treaties are needed to govern water resource allocation in the Nile basin region. For this to happen it’s critical to have accurate data on how much water there is.
South Africa has come short of its digital ambitions, but it can catch up by ensuring access to high speed broadband, and support for domestic digital firms and entrepreneurs.
The Kenya Meat Commission was set up with deficiencies from the start.
Has the digital revolution in Nigeria influenced crime-fighting and law enforcement?
Radio and television were found to be potentially highly influential in promoting positive public attitudes towards immigrants.
Given its natural resources and people, Nigeria should be a prosperous nation, but after 60 years of self governance, the country now ranks as the world poverty capital.
Ghana’s history shows a strong connection between music and politics that has evolved over six decades.
The need for safety of the media and the fact that they reserve the right to convey stories about any subject is uncontested.
An air of fear and uncertainty looms large over the presidential elections in Côte d’Ivoire as the country struggles to shake off its turbulent past.
The proposed new law has a long history. The country has been trying for almost 12 years now to come up with expropriation legislation that is in line with the constitution.
The draft public procurement bill makes room for confidentiality without defining it and limiting its use to narrow circumstances. This leaves the door wide open to abuse.