Malawi is testing a new malaria vaccine. But it’s still early days
Malaria is a leading cause of death and illness around the world. Over 200 million cases are reported every year, and more than 400 000 people die. More […]
Democracy
Sudan: the symbolic significance of the space protesters made their own
Where there is revolution, there’s a central gathering point – just think of Egypt’s Tahrir Square, Taksim Square in Istanbul and Habib Bourguiba Avenue in Tunisia. They all captured the […]
Why women’s involvement is so vital to water projects’ success – or failure
When thinking about water management, gender is probably the last thing on many people’s minds. But in fact, the whole process of water management – […]
Freedom Day in South Africa – a reminder of unfinished business
South Africans celebrate Freedom Day on April 27 every year to mark the country’s first democratic elections in 1994. A quarter of a century later, though, questions […]
Shack dwellers and the politics of floods
According to Mqapheli Bonono of Abahlali baseMjondolo it will take the people living in informal settlements in Durban the longest time to get their lives back together again.
Nigerian universities are suffering from neglect. Why this should stop
The level of funding of the education sector has been recognised as one of the major factors that contribute to quality education. This, in turn, determines growth […]
What young Zambians have to say about making farming more attractive
Africa has the youngest population of any continent – 60% are under age 25. While this has evoked both hope and fear, it is clear that […]
How portrayal of protest in South Africa denigrates poor people
Poor people in South Africa often feel that the only way they can be heard is to protest. The past few days have shown that not […]
Sowing the seeds of peace in South Sudan
Almost a month to go ahead of the traditional rainy season in Gbudue State, 430 kilometres west of South Sudan’s capital city of Juba, smallholder […]
Protestors and City of Cape Town Mayor agree on way forward on high water bills
Protesting Khayelitsha residents had to wait hours to be addressed by the City of Cape Town mayor after responses they got from his delegation proved unsatisfactory.
For us, by us: Amsterdam’s life-saving transgender clinic
Before the doors open Alejandra has already laid out a loaf of bread, cheese slices, some hummus as well as a bottle of dry white […]
Löwy looking forward to learn from the South African left
Marxist sociologist and philosopher Michael Löwy says in order to fight capitalism effectively, there is a need for labour movements to build solidarity with other movements.
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