Mobile phones are everywhere. In fact, they may be nearly as common on the African…
Month: June 2017
Yes, Microlending Reduces Extreme Poverty
A small boost in microlending to the developing world could lift more than 10.5 million…
From Mobutu to Kabila, the DRC Is Paying a Heavy Price for Autocrats at Its Helm
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will mark 57 years of independence on Friday, 30…
A Shorter Dose of Antibiotics Is Adequate for Preventing Surgical Site Infections
Antibiotics being given to people who are undergoing surgery has been debated for a long…
Why Ex-Combatants Pose a Threat to Côte d’ivoire’s Stability
Dissatisfied ex-combatants who aren’t serving in Côte d’Ivoire’s formal military structures pose the biggest long-term…
The DRC Can Learn from Lumumba as Its Internal Crisis Deepens
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a vast country rich in natural resources including…
Science Has the Power to Boost Farming in Africa. But a Lot Has to Change
The agricultural sector is the world’s largest single employer. It provides jobs for more than…
Tax Evasion and Dirty Money Are Draining Africa
Tax evasion benefits individuals to the detriment of society, wiping out state services. It also…
West African Nations Seek $56 Million for Rapid-Response Anti-Islamist Force
The countries of West Africa’s Sahel region have requested $56 million from the EU to…
New U.S. Approach to Fighting Terrorism in Africa
At Baledogle, an old Soviet airport seventy miles northwest of Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, about thirty…
