Two-year schools closure takes heavy toll in Uganda
The two-year closure of schools in Uganda has taken a heavy toll, not only on students but also on the education infrastructure. Can lost time be made up? Epajjar Ojulu reports.
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Nigerian Navy takes giant strides in Gulf of Guinea security
The Nigerian Navy recently added to its fleet as it scales up its operations against pirates, terrorists and other criminals. Adam Sheppard reports.
Black Lives Matter: Like a rebirth of history
As the world suffered in the grips of one virus – Covid-19 – activists across the world took up the fight against another equally virulent one – that of racism.
A glorious year for African writers
The last year has undoubtedly been one to celebrate for African stories and authors, with writers from across the continent sweeping up the world of literature’s most prestigious prizes.
Where being poor is a crime
In South Africa the poor, who are actually the majority, are often treated like criminals. This is a long way from the promise of freedom and equality that came with the end of Apartheid, says Kelebogile Motswatswa.
Cameroonian mining resources to be tapped at last
Lack of transport capacity has been holding back Cameroon’s mining sector, but long-delayed rail developments now in progress promise to speed up development. Neil Ford reports.