Why abandoning fossil fuel investments is the optimal catalyst for setting Africa on the right development trajectory Climate change is perhaps the ultimate ‘wicked problem’. Or, for economists, it’s the ultimate...
Angola
Transnational climate governance or national climate policy – what matters more?
Over the past two decades, countries have battled to reach meaningful multilateral consensus on reducing carbon emissions at international climate change negotiations. Globally, climate action strikes have increased...
Angola’s long legacy of centralised control
The ruling MPLA’s culture of dominance ensures control Joăo Lourenço largely proved critics wrong after coming to power as Angola’s second post-civil war leader in 2017. As José Eduardo dos Santos’ preferred...
A real threat to national security
Endgame: health after lockdown African countries must realise that resilient public healthcare systems are a human security issue and vital for stable government On 11 March, the World Health Organization (WHO)...
Gone for good
Sub-Saharan Africa: the medical brain drain Doctors and other medical professionals migrate for many reasons, but their absence seriously compromises health service delivery A brain drain of African medical staff over...
Post-liberation Africa and the quest for economic freedom
Good and inclusive governance is critical for Africa’s economic growth Africa is on the rise. In 2018, it was the world's second fastest-growing region, experiencing an average annual GDP growth of 4.6% for the period...
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