Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why

The power dynamics of labour migration to the Middle East are complex.

July 23, 2026

Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why

Trapped Behind a Screen: How Forced Online Scamming Is Reshaping Human Trafficking in Africa

Forced online scamming has emerged as the fastest-growing form of human trafficking globally, with criminal networks increasingly targeting vulnerable populations across Africa. A landmark UN cybercrime convention now frames the international response, but ratification, enforcement, and survivor support remain critical unresolved challenges.

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A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

Based on our modelling we recommend that governments in Egypt and across Africa increase taxes on sugary drinks.

Politics

Agenda 2063 at a Crossroads: How the African Union's Resource Crisis Threatens a Continent's Grand Vision

The African Union's landmark development blueprint, Agenda 2063, faces a deepening resource mobilisation crisis as the continental body operates on a fraction of its required staffing and funding. Senior AU leaders gathering in Addis Ababa have sounded the alarm, warning that without greater solidarity and financial commitment from member states, Africa's most ambitious self-development compact risks stalling before its most transformative projects take root.

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Fault Lines: The Economic and Political Roots of Southern Africa's Anti-Migrant Violence

Recurring waves of xenophobic violence in South Africa have exposed deep structural failures in employment, service delivery, and political accountability. As attacks on foreign nationals intensify, governments across the region—including Nigeria, Ghana, and Zimbabwe—have been compelled to mount diplomatic and consular responses to protect their citizens.

Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why

Trapped Behind a Screen: How Forced Online Scamming Is Reshaping Human Trafficking in Africa

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why

Trapped Behind a Screen: How Forced Online Scamming Is Reshaping Human Trafficking in Africa

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

Agenda 2063 at a Crossroads: How the African Union's Resource Crisis Threatens a Continent's Grand Vision

Fault Lines: The Economic and Political Roots of Southern Africa's Anti-Migrant Violence

Politics

Ugandan women work in the Middle East even though they face abuse. They told us why

Youth and Politics in Benin: A Generation Reshaping the Nation’s Future

Benin's Political Trajectory: Democracy Under Pressure

Climate change and inequality are connected – policies need to reflect this

Burkina Faso's Political Instability and Regional Security Crisis

South Africa and China set up a quantum communication link: how we did it and why it’s historic

East African Community Launches Cross-Border Digital Identity Programme

Agenda 2063 at a Crossroads: How the African Union's Resource Crisis Threatens a Continent's Grand Vision

The global health system can build back better after US aid cuts – here’s how

Tanzania: President Samia Hassan’s grip on power has been shaken by unprecedented protests

Burundi's Political Trajectory: Institutional Fragility and Regional Implications