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OpinionPolitics & Policy

For Museveni, memory of his past holds the key to youthful support

President Museveni's claim to power rests in large part on history – the hold with which the country’s dark past grips it citizens
Uganda's President Museveni atop a military pickup, inspecting an honour guard, four top security officers standing behind him
Energy, Oil & GasOpinion

The role of private investors in Africa’s clean energy transition

Africa has enormous potential for clean energy, and investing in the sector can be a win-win for investors and the continent
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HealthOpinion

Heatwaves, droughts, and neglected diseases – climate change’s toll on Africa

As global warming intensifies in Africa, the region faces mounting risks, from heightened migration pressures to the increased threat of infectious diseases.
Canoes on a parched wetland in Burkina Faso
OpinionPolitics & Policy

How Prigozhin’s demise is redefining security in Africa

Yevgeny Prigozhin's death will have far-reaching implications for Africa, where his Wagner Group has established a significant presence
Government representatives from Mali and Russia meeting in Moscow, March 2023
OpinionPolitics & Policy

How to close Africa’s climate finance gap

Without urgent reforms, African nations won't raise the $2.8 trillion needed by 2030 to meet Paris Agreement emissions targets
Seedlings growing on coins, in soil medium
OpinionPolitics & Policy

African nations must maintain their US ties, even as Brics and China ties strengthen

The Brics alliance is seen as a possible counterbalance to US and the West's dominance of global affairs. The US and China attract the most attention because of their strategic interests
Xi Jinping, China's president, and South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria
OpinionPolitics & Policy

Brics alliance strengthens as six nations join inclusive global club

The Brics alliance is counting on its expansion to strengthen global governance reform and offer an alternative to Western-dominated institutions
OpinionPolitics & Policy

World Bank’s loan freeze tests its supposed non-political stance

The World Bank's recent decision to halt new loans to Uganda over its anti-homosexuality law highlights the blurred lines between economics and politics, raising questions about its approach to navigating complex social issues
The World Bank Headquarters, Washington DC.
OpinionPolitics & Policy

Kenya’s election should ring alarm bells on digital influence campaigns

Online influencers played a significant role in shaping the outcome of Kenya’s 2022 election, partly by amplifying misleading narratives. African countries preparing for elections should be on guard
Social media networks in one group on an iPhone
EnvironmentOpinion

Green finance: laying ground for a low-carbon future

Climate change will have a significant impact on Uganda’s economy, which is over-reliant on natural resources. Primary sectors such as agriculture, water, energy, and fisheries are highly vulnerable
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