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Omicron: early data suggests its more transmissible but less severe

Scientists are working around the clock to get a better understanding of the Omicron variant. Around the world countries have…

Accountability and aid in Ethiopia

With no sign that Ethiopia’s civil war will end anytime soon, the US and its partners must take action where…

Biden’s summit for democracy: what Africa needs to bring to the table

Seventeen African countries have been invited by US president Joe Biden to join nearly 100 other invitees for a virtual…

Zambian leader Hichilema’s first 100 days: The good, the bad and the alarming

By Sishuwa Sishuwa Hakainde Hichilema last week completed 100 days since he was inaugurated as president of Zambia. After a decade and…

What lies behind Mozambique’s failure to find lasting peace and true democracy

This is not unique to Mozambique. Independence wars in Africa were in many instances followed by civil conflict. This was…

Rich countries should not feign shock if the next variant goes undetected

South Africa’s openness helps the world’s pandemic response. The Global North’s rejection of WHO advice in imposing travel bans endangers…

Omicron: five steps to avoid, 10 to take immediately

Shabir A. Madhi South Africa reacted with outrage to travel bans, first triggered by the UK, imposed on it in…

New COVID-19 variant Omicron will be felt in countries where fewer are vaccinated

The new coronavirus variant seems highly transmissible, but the big question is whether it causes severe disease. Either way, poorer…

Four years after Mugabe, Zimbabwe’s blocked transition

The 17th of November 2017 is significant in Zimbabwe’s political calendar as it marked the end of President Robert Mugabe’s…

Digitalizing Africa’s mines

Artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics can help Africa’s mining companies optimize their operations and enable them to capitalize on…