Governance

During the recent elections in South Africa, disinformation spread rapidly, discrediting political parties and misleading voters. Fact-checkers and journalists used AI tools to counter false narratives and provide reliable information to the public.

Poverty has an impact on the prevalence of TB and has even contributed to the evolution of drug-resistant strains

How the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is working with partners to promote local vaccine production in Africa.

In order to reduce Africa’s dependence on global supply chains, Germany is working with partners to support local vaccine production.

The prospective trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur might unlock opportunities for deeper cooperation. It is criticised by civil society, but the issues raised could be resolved in better ways than by breaking off the talks.

Sudan is currently experiencing the world’s largest displacement crisis. Since April 2023, around 10 million people have fled their homes. Many now face the disastrous consequences of worldwide cutbacks in development and humanitarian aid.

The causes of the huge forest fires in Latin America are manifold. Disaster expert Michel De L’Herbe calls for affected countries to prepare better and cooperate more closely.

Tamikrest combines the music of the Tuareg with elements of Western rock. The band chooses guitars over guns to fight for the cause of a community that has been oppressed in the Sahara for decades.

Corruption systems are still in place in many African countries. The African Union estimates that $140 billion is lost to corruption every year. South Africa is a particularly serious case. But the battle against corruption can be won.

Ben Moyo’s life changed forever during Zimbabwe’s Gukurahundi genocide. His story sheds light on the enduring pain of this dark chapter.