Stephen O’Brien is the United Nations...
Current Issue
August - November 2016
Cover Story
African democracy coming of age
Strong institutions: judiciary, media and civil society helping to strengthen leadership
Photo: AP Photo/Denis Farrell
Strong Institutions
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The art of midwifing elections in Africa
Credible electoral bodies key to ensuring peace and stability -
Judiciary: Fighting graft needs muscles
Impartial judges help strengthen the rule of law -
Unleashing the power of Africa’s civil society
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A new era for African media
Enter digital media with tweets, blogs and a plethora of new voices
Also
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India, Africa rekindle trade ties
Old friends explore new possibilities -
Let’s close gap between humanitarian needs and resources
— Stephen O’Brien -
Africa after Brexit
African economies may be severely affected by Britain’s exit -
Pan-Africa passport to open up borders
AU launches a continental passport while Brexit closes doors -
DRC economy: The giant awakens
Despite conflict, investors continue to pour money into the Great Lakes region -
A megaproject rises in East Africa
Roads, railways, port, pipelines to link Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and South Sudan -
A green path to industrialization
The only viable option for Africa’s continued development -
Why has Africa failed to industrialize?
Experts call for bold and creative policies -
Women grapple with harsh weather
…but they can also help mitigate effects of climate change in Africa -
How smart policies can lessen effects of climate change
Strong government structures can turn the dream of a prosperous continent into a reality -
Innovative use of fertilizers revives hope for Africa’s Green Revolution
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Ghana: New skills inspire farmers