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After 14 months of escalating internal conflict, Sudan is now confronting its most severe food security crisis on record. More than half the population of 47.2 million is facing acute food insecurity. Rob Vos and Khalid Siddig unpack the country’s latest food security report, which lays out the high risk of famine in multiple regions. With no end to the conflict in sight, the prospects are dire for tens of millions in Sudan.
South Africa’s expenditure on health is, at 8% of the size of its economy, high relative to some of its peers. More than half of this comes from the public purse. But the public health system is dysfunctional, and the country’s citizens don’t get their money’s worth. Drawing from what they’ve identified as “pockets of excellence” in the system, experts appointed by the Academy of Science of South Africa outline eight things that could be done to improve the
system’s workings.
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Rob Vos, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) ; Khalid Siddig, International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)
There is a high risk of famine in multiple regions of Sudan if immediate action is not taken.
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Lilian Dudley, Stellenbosch University; Catherine Mathews, South African Medical Research Council; Flavia Senkubuge, University of Pretoria; Guinevere Lourens, Stellenbosch University; Leslie London, University of Cape Town; Sharon Fonn, University of the Witwatersrand
Much needs to be done to improve governance of South Africa’s health system. Eight recommendations provide a guide to what needs to be prioritised.
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Awino Okech, SOAS, University of London
Significant transitions in Kenya have occurred through the voices of the masses rather than formal political structures.
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Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University
Democratic backsliding in some member states, economic instability, insecurity and climate change threaten the stability of Ecowas. Regional leaders must tackle these challenges.
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John Nakuta, University of Namibia
In Namibia it’s a criminal offence for men to have sex with men – but the high court has overturned this as unconstitutional. The state will no doubt appeal.
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From our international editions
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Noah Cohan, Washington University in St. Louis
Patriotic coverage helps forge the Olympics’ sense of community, weaving viewers’ lives together with athletes’ struggles and triumphs.
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Carmel Taddeo, University of South Australia; Barbara Spears, University of South Australia
If you are worried about your teen’s social media use, consider joining them for screen-free time at home and organising regular activities offline.
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Mark Bennister, University of Lincoln; Ben Worthy, Birkbeck, University of London
Starmer is known as a quiet, methodical lawyer – but this is a messy world.
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Shampa Roy-Mukherjee, University of East London
The new government can’t keep its promises for growth without bringing more women into the economy.
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