More than a generous immigration policy, Africa desperately needs help holding on to its precious human capital.

The South African President tried to focus his country on the future, but the past–including his own–continues to intrude.

The coup in Guinea deposed Alpha Conde, who had been elected in less-than-credible elections.

In Africa, observers are acutely aware of how ill-prepared most countries are for responding to a major pandemic. With more than a billion people undergoing rapid urbanization, weak healthcare systems, and growing economic ties with China, Africa would appear to be highly vulnerable to the spread of the coronavirus.