Africa’s growing demand for medicines presents a major opportunity for generic drug manufacturers to expand access to essential treatments, even as the continent continues to face serious supply and affordability challenges, a new report says. The Access to Medicine Foundation says pharmaceutical companies are increasingly...

Africa cannot build a prosperous and united continent while political leaders continue to exploit fear of foreigners, immigrants and neighbouring communities for political gain. Across the continent, some political figures have increasingly resorted to anti-immigrant rhetoric, portraying citizens of other African countries as threats to...