Cryptococcal meningitis causes about one in ten HIV-related deaths, according to a study of autopsies performed…
Month: May 2019
Progress in Family Planning in Africa Accelerating
A new study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows…
Safeguarding Women After Disasters: Some Progress, but Not Enough
Hundreds of Mozambicans were killed and thousands made homeless recently by Cyclones Idai and Kenneth.…
How Do Nigerian Gay and Bisexual Men Cope? This Is What They Told Us
Many Africans who are not gay or bisexual – sexually attracted only to people of…
How Using the Military in Nigeria Is Causing, Not Solving Problems
Governments have a responsibility to protect their citizens against external aggression and internal violence. The…
Getting the Right Institutions in Place to Run Africa’s Cities Efficiently
Over the next 16 years, all of the world’s 10 fastest growing cities are going…
Fears of Extremism Live in the Minds of South Africans, Not in Reality
South Africans hate to miss out on global disasters. This explains why last week’s national…
Insights from Kenya: Why Anthrax Outbreaks Recur in the Same Areas
There’s been an anthrax outbreak in Kenya’s Nakuru county. But it’s not the first time.…
Repatriation: Why Western Museums Should Return African Artefacts
A large number of artefacts held in Western museums and libraries are known to have…
With Engagement and Education, Reusing Wastewater Can Become the Norm
When it comes to developing technological solutions to the world’s problems, social processes matter as…