CIVICUS speaks with Matthew Renshaw, a partner at a UK law firm that represents Nigerian communities taking legal action against Shell over environmental damage caused by its operations in the Niger Delta. Two Nigerian communities, Bille and Ogale, are suing Shell in the UK over decades of oil spills in the Niger Delta that have…
The global impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) extends beyond the acute phase of infection, presenting ongoing challenges for public health and clinical management. Some people continue to suffer health complications long after recovering from Covid-19, yet the reasons why some develop Long Covid while others do not remain unclear, even five years post-pandemic. Long…
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Kizito Zua, a farmer living in Arua, a city in northern Uganda, had earned his way selling his produce at the local market. In 2020, when lockdown rules were enforced in his area, he was no longer able to tend to his land. Left without a source of income, Kizito had…
Cape Town — Long Covid, which is when symptoms persist beyond the acute phase after a person is infected with SARS-CoV-2 that causes Covid-19, is emerging as a major global health challenge. Meta-analyses – a scientific method used to combine the results of many different studies that have looked at the same question – estimate…
Google has outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and infrastructure. The funding package includes funding and partnerships that aim to strengthen AI research, support African languages, improve food systems, expand digital skills, and build research…
The 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) took place from July 27-29, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, co-hosted by Ethiopia and Italy. It is now four years since the 2021 UN Food Systems Summit (UNFSS). UNFSS+4 has provided a platform for reflecting on progress, strengthening collaboration, and unlocking finance and investments to accelerate food…
A Public Investment Corporation research paper in support of the urgent need for investment in Africa presents some startling realities, but also cites investment and co-investment opportunities for development finance institutions, asset managers and private capital. A Public Investment Corporation research paper in support of the urgent need for investment in Africa presents some startling…
South Africa is seeking proposals to shortlist bidders for a R390-billion grid expansion project to bolster the country’s energy security. The department of electricity & energy invited “experienced and committed” groups to participate in a pre-qualification process for transmission projects, it said in an advertisement. The plan is to build 14 218km of transmission lines over…
Madagascar, affectionately known as the Barea, returns to the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) with high expectations following their remarkable debut in 2022. Guided by the tactical expertise of Romuald Rakotondrabe, the Barea aim to build on their bronze medal achievement and take another step towards continental glory. With a blend of youthful talent…
Algeria and Mauritania concluded their final warm-up before departing for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 with a spirited 2-2 draw on Tuesday night at the Mustapha Tchaker Stadium in Blida. With just days to go before the continental tournament kicks off in East Africa, the two CHAN-bound sides used the friendly as…
