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For pandemics and policing, evidence matters in times of crisis

WEBFor police, the focus now is on maintaining order, health and well-being during the crisis. But once it’s over, they may be able to take something positive from the …

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Africa’s health sovereignty can build more equitable and …

WEBAfrican government spending on health hovers at around 3% of their overall budgets. Experts believe 15% is required. (click on the graph for the full size image) …

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Good mental healthcare should be part of peacebuilding

WEBGovernment spending on mental healthcare is under US$1 per person per year in low-income countries. The United Nations Refugee Agency Statistical Yearbook …

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Sub-Saharan Africa

WEBForecasting of the developmental prospects and potential of the Sub-Saharan African region by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) African Futures and …

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Africa Medical Supplies Platform: a model for the world

WEBThe AMSP is a relatively straightforward e-commerce platform that has revolutionised Africa’s response to the pandemic – think Amazon or Alibaba for …

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Medical professionals can help prevent violence in South Africa

WEBThe data, from 1 January 2021 to 23 April 2022, shows that 44% of injuries attended to in emergency centres resulted from interpersonal violence. Most victims …

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Gender inequality is forcing African women to face the storm

WEBClimate finance that targets gender inequalities is also growing, but it isn’t enough. Gender-responsive climate finance in Africa has increased from an average of …

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Stark choices: Africa’s double burden of disease ISS Africa

WEBTaken together, these facts underscore the magnitude of the double burden of disease in Africa. Last year, world leaders adopted the Sustainable Development …

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African women bear the brunt of climate change PSC Report

WEBAccording to the 2022 Africa Migration report, for example, the number of female international migrants in Africa increased by 69% between 1990 and 2020. …

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Maternal mortality in Mali: a forgotten tragedy ISS Africa

WEBIn Mali, the hashtag #lavieestsacrée (life is sacred) has become the symbol of a revolt against the country’s endemic maternal mortality rates. It first appeared in …

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SA still has choices: COVID-19 impacts on poverty and income

WEBA 2020 contraction of South Africa’s growth to -2.5% would see roughly two million more South Africans categorised as extremely poor in 2021 compared to 2019. If …

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Corruption in Africa deepens the wounds of COVID-19

WEBCorruption related to COVID-19 has been reported from all over Africa, mainly in procurement. In Cameroon, a 2021 audit revealed the misuse of about …

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Mauritius battles a growing synthetic drugs problem ISS Africa

WEBRecently though the island has seen a rise in synthetic drugs. Each year since 2015, the number of people arrested for synthetic drug offences has doubled, …

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Ageing: another barrier to South Africa’s economic stability

WEBBy 2045, the share of South Africa’s population that is over 60 (the qualifying age for an older person’s grant) is expected to double, from 8% to 16%. In absolute …

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Can we solve hunger in South Africa

WEBSouth Africa’s hunger problem is now better understood, and can be solved through flexible and collaborative action from government, NGOs, faith-based …

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Community-wide change towards positive parenting ISS Africa

WEBPositive parenting leads to happier, safer children. Programmes that involve non-governmental organisations, caregivers and community members as a whole can …

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