The Conversation
Gabon coup has been years in the making: 3 key factors that ended the Bongo dynasty
6th September 2023 The recent military intervention that put an end to the Bongo family’s 56-year hold on power in Gabon has been many years in the making. Its roots... →
Wagner, conflict and poverty drive Central African Republic death rate above crisis levels: but where’s the aid?
5th September 2023 The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of the poorest countries in the world. Its GDP per capita in 2022 was estimated at US$491 per year. The... →
Russia in Africa: Prigozhin’s death exposes Putin’s real motives on the continent
5th September 2023 The apparent assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin in the crash of his private jet between Moscow and St. Petersburg represents an inflection point in... →
Climate change will affect hydropower – African countries must be prepared
5th September 2023 Hydropower provides clean electricity to millions in Africa. It’s the largest source of renewable energy on the continent and accounts for nearly... →
Niger coup: Ecowas must do these 3 things to break the stalemate
5th September 2023 It’s been a month since military guards under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani ended 12 years of democratic governance in Niger. The... →
Johannesburg fire disaster: why eradicating hijacked buildings is not the answer
4th September 2023 The fire that killed at least 76 people in a five storey building in Johannesburg on 31 August is not an isolated incident, and has elicited the... →
Africa’s vast underground water resources are under pressure from climate change - how to manage them
4th September 2023 All countries have a variety of water resources – some are on the surface, like rivers, and some are beneath the ground. This groundwater provides... →
Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy
4th September 2023 The dumping of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact... →
Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
1st September 2023 The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought to an end with a military coup on 30 August. The military takeover happened... →
Suspension of two South African judges has opened up debates about bad working conditions and poor delivery of justice
1st September 2023 The suspension of two judges in South Africa for tardiness – failing to process cases in a reasonable amount of time – has sparked fierce debates... →