Since antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV was introduced in 1996, AIDS-related morbidity and mortality has…
Ghana’s Style of Democracy Has Recently Shown Cracks. Here’s How to Fix It
The sight of soldiers in Ghana’s parliament on January 7, 2021 was a first for the country. What brought the institution to this point – now the subject of an inquiry –…
As Ethiopia and Tigray Face Tough Options, the West Needs to Be Even-Handed
War broke out in Tigray in November 2020, pitting the Ethiopian National Defence Force alongside Eritrea against the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front. The conflict has caused colossal damage to human life, economy…
What Machine Learning Can Offer Nigeria’s Healthcare System
Imagine it’s 2030 – and a typical day in a Nigerian healthcare setting. In earlier decades, when a patient walked in, they could see piles of folders and a clutter of pens…
Cyberattacks in Africa Comparable to Other Parts of the Globe
With digital transformation a top priority on the corporate agenda as companies identify new ways to grow their business, cyber attackers and opportunist cybercriminals remain very active. And although Africa is not…
Survey Shows Rise in Vaccine Hesitancy in Ghana
Research led by the University of Southampton into the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in Ghana, West Africa has concluded that vaccine hesitancy has seen a small, but significant increase over the…
