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Whispers of Power: Unravelling the genesis of coups in Africa

Whispers of Power: Unravelling the genesis of coups in Africa

Each coup was a complex interplay of internal strife, external meddling, and power aspirations.

Deadly climate extremes in 2023: A wake-up call for robust global action

Deadly climate extremes in 2023: A wake-up call for robust global action

Climate change is a global emergency that goes beyond national borders, and can undermine sustainable development goals.

Hassan Fathy: Egypt's unsung champion of African architecture

Hassan Fathy: Egypt's unsung champion of African architecture

Thus, he was named “the architect for the poor “because of his unwavering commitment to creating and building architecture that is accessible, sustainable, and culturally sensitive for underprivileged and marginalised groups.

The UN must be reformed for fairness to Africa and to deliver on its mandate

The UN must be reformed for fairness to Africa and to deliver on its mandate

The UN was created in 1945 when most African countries were still under colonial rule. However, most of the UN organs have not been reformed to meet the realities of the changing world.

Suicide prevention is the responsibility of all, and it starts with you

Suicide prevention is the responsibility of all, and it starts with you

Criminalising suicide makes the fight against it even more difficult and places Africa far from achieving the SDG objective of reducing the global suicide rate by one-third by 2030.

Social media: Why is TikTok coming under increasing scrutiny?

Social media: Why is TikTok coming under increasing scrutiny?

Several countries around the world have taken measures to restrict Tiktok or are considering doing so.