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.
Red lights are flashing over Russian dealings with Mozambique and Zimbabwe
Russia is clearly keen to boost its presence in Africa. “Africa is one of the priorities of Russian foreign policy,” declared Russian deputy foreign affairs minister Mikhail Bogdanov in a meeting of the Russia-Africa Public Forum on November 5.
African States at the UN Human Rights Council in 2018
This report examines the records of the 13 African members of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) during 2018.
Regions Apart: How South Africa and Nigeria responded to COVID-19
Africa reacted rapidly and collectively to COVID-19. The AU, under the chairmanship of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in 2020, mobilised health ministers before the first case was reported on the continent, predicated by fears the virus would overwhelm fragile health systems and sluggish economies.