Various regions in southern Africa share a common trajectory: improvement in the first two decades after the 1990s, followed by decline
A growing body of evidence suggests that unpredictable weather linked to climate change has the potential to injure people’s minds, leading to an increase in the development of common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety
In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution
With greater support for protection systems, human rights defenders can overcome the many obstacles that have been thrown in their path
Governments on the continent are using enforced disappearances to silence political opposition but, as cases rise, only 21 of 55 states have ratified a key convention
This is despite protests by opposition parties
The grouping, made up of Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa, is a challenge to the West on Israel’s war in Gaza
The coup leader can break this cycle of repression and violence only if he actively pursues reform and transparency
About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war
If revolutions are to succeed, the people must deliver freedom. They must reject authoritarianism, a small revolutionary elite or a military junta.
The former president of Burkina Faso showed us that it is possible to cultivate political virtues for ethical politics
Many African countries are anxious not to be sucked into a new Cold War and want to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and the West
Colonial atrocities are finally catching up to Paris, and Emmanuel Macron’s government has not put up a fight
With nearly 2 500 people killed in recent Israeli strikes on Lebanon, nobody in the country is safe, and the only help for Africans is from other migrant workers
How musical icon Aicha Kone has turned her back and microphone on the old political class in West Africa
More foreign news outlets are gagged over massacre reports accusing soldiers of killing at least 223 people in revenge attacks in February
The sacred sculptures have ‘an important place in the imagination of our communities’, according to Culture Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have left the Economic Community of West African States, which could adversely affect trade and the end of military rule
Why foreign powers France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region
Burkina Faso and Mali may pay Rosatom to build nuclear plants. But why indenture yourself when energy emancipation is staring you in the face?
