Features opinion pieces and in-depth analyses on pertinent issues affecting Africa, offering diverse perspectives and fostering informed discussions.
Editorial In mid‑2025, Horn of Africa faces an unprecedented confluence of conflicts and political turmoil. A UN-backed analysis notes the reporting period “was marked by heightened political volatility” across IGAD states. In Sudan, renewed battles between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have surged beyond Khartoum into Darfur, Kordofan and the […]
Zimbabwe and its southern African neighbours are bracing for a severe HIV/AIDS funding shock after the United States abruptly froze its foreign aid programme, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The halt to US assistance, which constituted about 60% of UNAIDS’ budget according to its chief, Winnie Byanyima – has already disrupted […]
Editorial Zimbabwe’s Cyber and Data Protection Act of 2021 marked a historic step into the digital era, aiming to secure the nation’s cyberspace while protecting personal data. Enacted on 3 December 2021, the law’s official objective is “to increase data protection in order to build confidence and trust in the secure use of information and […]
Editorial The recent decision by the U.S. administration to significantly reduce foreign aid has precipitated a humanitarian crisis across multiple continents. Vital programs that once provided essential services are now defunct, leaving vulnerable populations in dire straits. In Afghanistan, the abrupt suspension of over $40 billion in foreign aid has led to the closure of […]
Editorial A recent report by UNICEF and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) indicates that the levels of sexual, physical, and emotional violence in various Southern African countries are some of the highest globally. In Southern Africa, approximately 17 per cent of girls and women endure sexual assault at some point in their lives, while […]
