US and Chinese COVID-19 health outreach to Africa and Latin America: A comparison
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has arguably been worsened by the lack of a coordinated global response, driven in part by the tensions between the US and China.
What now that President Tshisekedi has taken control?
Tshisekedi has liberated himself from his rivals, but it remains to be seen if this will be a victory for the country or just his political camp.
SADC e-Mobility Outlook: Accelerating the Battery Manufacturing Value Chain
The predicted uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) around the world will continue to increase the demand for lithium-ion batteries. At the same time, the electrification of transport is estimated to create 10 million jobs worldwide.
The impact of Chinese tech provision on civil liberties in Africa
The increasing support provided by China to African states to expand their information infrastructure and the rise of Safe City (Huawei) and Smart City (ZTE) projects across Africa have raised concerns about a possible tightening of civil liberties on the continent.
Nuclear Energy in Africa – Lessons from Ghana
The Republic of Ghana has a long and complicated history with nuclear energy dating back to the country’s immediate post-independence period.
‘Atoms 4 Development’ in Africa – Experts weigh in
Sixty years after the first nuclear weapons tests were conducted in Africa, many countries on continent are exploring how nuclear energy could be used for socio-economic development.
Latin America’s uncoordinated response in tackling COVID-19
In mid-March 2020 all Latin American countries had registered cases of COVID-19, and many of them faced their first surges.
How Chinese investment is contributing to economic transformation across Africa
Every day, dozens of media pieces and articles discuss China’s presence in Africa.
Youth Climate Advocacy
Climate change is one of the most significant intergenerational equity challenges of our time.
Strengthening Youth Participation in Climate-Related Policymaking
Increasing meaningful youth participation in policy and decision-making processes in Africa is crucial to ensuring more ambitious climate action and implementation.