Sisi Afrika Magazine – – Page 2

Sisi publishes periodical issues in Arts & Culture, Science & Technology, and Economy & Politics.

Human Rights & Freedoms Politics & Economy

Want to fight gender inequality? A review of data from 118 counties shows that development aid works

As an economist who studies development, I wanted to know: Does all that money really make a difference? So, in a recent study, my colleagues and I analyzed the impact of gender-related aid on gender inequality using data from 118 countries over a 13-year period, from 2009 to 2022.

Art & Culture

Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic

The mpox outbreak in Africa is yet another example of how infectious diseases perceived to be “someone else’s problem”, and affecting mainly poor, developing countries, may suddenly pose unexpected global threats.

Space Science

East Africa grows its Space opportunity

As East African countries grow their investment in satellite technology for communications, defence, security, research, disaster management and weather forecasting, the region is also growing as a launch and test site for the industry.

Technology & Innovation

This woman-led, ride-to-own electric bike initiative in Ghana is powering sustainable livelihoods and earning carbon credits

As an e-mobility company, Ghana's Wahu Mobility is working to change how vehicles impact the climate, and on growing job opportunities for the youth. Expansion plans from the women-led company target women riders in neighbouring countries.

Technology & Innovation

GME Recycling has built the first automated aluminum recycling plant in Nigeria

"In general, there are plants in Africa for the recycling of aluminum scrap, but none with this combination of high capacity (150,000 tons of waste per year) and GME's level of technology and automation, and therefore final yield recovery. It is estimated that our plant can achieve separated aluminum with a yield of over 97% and is fully automated, drastically reducing the disposal of abandoned waste and eliminating the typical exploitation of these territories."

Technology & Innovation

What is CrowdStrike Falcon and what does it do? Is my computer safe?

The widespread outage has been linked to a piece of software called CrowdStrike Falcon. What is it, and why has it caused such widespread disruption?

Politics & Economy

Kenya’s president dissolved cabinet after popular protests: economist maps out his limited options

Kenya’s President William Ruto fired all but one cabinet minister in his second shock decision following deadly protests triggered by tax increases. The first was the withdrawal of the tax measures on 26 June, the day after at least a dozen people were killed in youth-led nationwide protests. Ruto has promised to replace the discredited cabinet with a government of national unity to address numerous other grievances, such as official corruption. We asked John Mukum Mbaku, a scholar with a research interests in public choice, constitutionalism and institutional reform, to discuss the decision.

Art & Culture

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Want to fight gender inequality? A review of data from 118 counties shows that development aid works

Mpox outbreak in Africa was neglected – it could now turn into the next global pandemic

East Africa grows its Space opportunity

This woman-led, ride-to-own electric bike initiative in Ghana is powering sustainable livelihoods and earning carbon credits

GME Recycling has built the first automated aluminum recycling plant in Nigeria

What is CrowdStrike Falcon and what does it do? Is my computer safe?

Kenya’s president dissolved cabinet after popular protests: economist maps out his limited options

Senegal has a rich history of traditional music – how it lives on in modern music

Kenya’s protests are different this time: 3 things that make it harder for government to crush them

AI is powering the preservation of African languages