Vasectomies could be an effective male birth control method in Africa but the procedure is misunderstood and therefore poorly used.
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The African terror group has been weakened, but it’s now wreaking a new kind of havoc.
Despite Nigeria’s success in eradicating polio, it is struggling to get a grip on mother and child vaccinations.
When talking about the role that higher education can play in developing Africa, it’s important not to forget the continuing and crucial role of the continent’s flagship universities.
Regular changes of government through free and fair elections that reflect the wishes of the majority of citizens are a critical component of democratisation. But how significant are polls in Africa?
It’s easy to dismiss Africa as a place that is, at best, a provider of commodities, land and labour. A closer look shows that the continent is innovative and offers a lot more opportunities.
Investment is key if Nigeria is to improve on providing adequate energy to the people.
Sustainable development is one of the priorities of Nigeria’s new government. This is an opportunity to combat problems detrimental to the country’s economy and ecosystems.
A growing field of policy analysis now focuses on reducing armed violence. Remarkable consensus has emerged at high policy levels around the basic elements of an approach to reduce violence.
President Buhari’s cabinet selection brings hope. The major challenge now is to deliver on his promise to fight corruption, restructure Nigeria’s economy and reduce poverty.
No-one imagined that it would take Muhammadu Buhari more than 100 days to form a cabinet. But, then again, Nigeria is no ordinary country and it has its own inherent logic.
Many universities in East and West Africa lost their autonomy during the 1980s and 1990s and became handmaidens of the state. What insights can their experiences offer for South Africa?
Africa needs to develop a new generation of academics to drive the continent’s teaching, learning, research and critical thinking into the future.
The health system Muhammadu Buhari inherited in Nigeria is not performing at an optimal level. It has poor governance at the primary health care level and weak collaboration and co-ordination.
How should Nigeria weather yet another episode of oil price shock? This time it’s likely to be worsened by two events of significant global effect.
Obioma’s novel struggles to get going, then splutters and stalls to an unimpressive conclusion.
President Buhari of Nigeria has finally named his cabinet. He was either slow, or he was very choosy, or he couldn’t find enough honest people. Certainly his 55th national anniversary speech was full of…
Malawi appears to have learnt nothing from the biggest state corruption scandal that rocked the country two years ago, leading to donors withdrawing their support. The same conditions still remain.
From stories about cult and witchcraft to heartbreak and sorrow, Nigeria’s Nollywood has developed into Africa’s giant in filmmaking.
Apart from numerous worldwide threats including from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, the US is taking more notice of Africa due to the expansion of extremist organisations on the continent.
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Professor of Economics & Business, Allegheny College
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Sociologist/Criminologist/Victimologist and Media Communication Expert, University of Ibadan
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Reader (Associate Professor) Department of Political Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria, Federal University Lafia
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Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Science
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Professor of World Politics, SOAS, University of London
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Executive Secretary, Nigerian Academy of Science
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Senior lecturer, Obafemi Awolowo University
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Lecturer in Political Economy, SOAS, University of London
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Regional Coordinator, Institute for Security Studies
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Professor of Democracy, University of Birmingham
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Visiting Scientist, United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), United Nations University
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