A decision by Ghana’s security agencies to shut down social media platforms on election day to safeguard national security and stability has triggered ferocious public debate following concerns that early warning signs of conflict merited total blackout. The Ghana Police Service early this year said it was weighing the option of blocking social media services…
This week, the Guardian reported that the trafficking of Nigerian women and girls into prostitution in Europe is “at crisis level”. The trend, though shocking,is not new. Criminal networks have become established over recent decades, and the flow of women and girls from Nigeria to Europe is recognised as one of the most persistent in…
Measuring progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals is a daunting task for all countries, with 230 distinct indicators to quantify. The specific challenges for low- and middle-income countries are starting to become clear as states assess their capacity, determine their needs and create action plans. While preparedness varies by country, representatives of some of the…
Ugandans love their children — but many parents in the East African country struggle to provide them with the foundation for a healthy, productive life. Over the last two years, however, the business community has become an emerging, powerful voice to help generate more attention and commitment to the country’s future. In global efforts…
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Earlier this year the Lancet described breast-feeding as the “most specific personalized medicine” babies are ever likely to receive. But what the Lancet didn’t say was how vital breast milk is for the most vulnerable babies: the 22 million born too small, the 15 million born too soon, the 8 million born with congenital defects, and the 47 million born in fragile settings every year.…
