The Monkeypox Outbreak What You Need to Know
Since 13 May 2022, more than 100 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 12 countries across Australia, Europe, and North America. Read more.
Science & Technology
Africa’s Energy Deficit A Crack in Africa’s Geopolitical Foundation
Over 600 million people across Africa do not have access to electricity; this energy deficit contributes to debilitating economic realities—lowered productivity and higher costs of living. Read more.
Health Versus Capitalism Is Capitalism Making Us Sicker?
There is a growing conflict between the incentives of capitalism and establishing a world in which we all have the right to health. Read more.
What Happens When a Child Gets COVID?
Globally, the impacts of COVID-19 on children have been understated. Many parents don’t know how to take care of their children if they get Covid. Read more
Why Facebook Has Been Accused of Poor Working Conditions in Kenya
According to a TIME investigation, Facebook content moderators in Kenya have revealed how their workplace culture is characterized by low pay, mental trauma, intimidation and the suppression of the right to unionize. Read more.
Detty December in Nigeria: ‘People are Tired of COVID-19 Protocols’
In Nigeria this year, much of ‘Detty December’ may be fuelled by an unlikely source—growing apathy towards COVID-19. Read more.
Dealing with National Health Emergencies in Nigeria COVID-19: Lessons from Polio Eradication
Nigeria once accounted for more than half of the polio cases around the world but today, the country is polio-free. Now up against COVID-19, we can look to our experience with polio for lessons. Read more.
Traditions and Trust Medical Ethics in the African Context
Most Nigerians don't have health insurance, and medical services in Nigeria are notoriously underserved. So how do the country's poorest people get healthcare? Read more.
Banks vs Bitcoin The Politics of Cryptocurrency Regulation in Nigeria
In analysing the regulation of cryptocurrencies in Nigeria, the government must consider what this regulation will look like and for whom. Read more.
Are We Victims of Pharmaceutical Half-Truths? The Politics of Clinical Trials in Africa
According to the largest clinical trial registry in the world, out of 3,500 COVID-19 clinical trials, only five are ongoing in Nigeria. Read more.