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09/10/2026

7 months ago, Prof. PLO Lumumba stood at Rongo University and asked a question Africa still hasn't answered.

Quoting the great historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke, he said:

"When all African countries regained their independence, each one of them without exception inherited a form of governance which they inherited from their colonizers and none of them will ever succeed on the basis of those systems."

Let that sink in.
Since Ghana regained independence in 1957, Africa has seen *over 200 attempted coups. 106 of them resulted in a change of government.*
That is not normal. That is a governance crisis.

Which then calls into question this thing we call democracy.
What animal is it? That we sing her praises, yet it threatens our nations?
In that same speech in February, he pointed to what was unfolding:
There was war in Sudan - courtesy of attempted democracy. At the time, Sudan held the highest number of displaced persons in the world since World War II. Chad had just closed its border with Sudan.

And today, 7 months later, Sudan is STILL in crisis.
So the question Prof. Lumumba raised at Rongo University remains urgent for Heal Africa Group:
If we inherited systems that were never designed for us, why are we surprised they are failing us?
Africa doesn't need to imitate governance. Africa needs to heal and re-imagine governance that is rooted in her people, her values, and her realities.

Do you agree that Africa needs its own governance model?

06/10/2026

More than a decade ago, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala raised a question that remains relevant whenever elections come around: how exactly are political campaigns financed?
Her argument was that when legitimate and transparent systems for financing elections are weak, candidates and parties can turn to other sources of funding. Business interests may finance campaigns with expectations of contracts or access later, creating relationships that can feed corruption.
As elections continue across parts of Africa, perhaps we need to spend more time asking the question Dr. Okonjo-Iweala raised all those years ago: Who is paying for these campaigns, where is the money coming from, and what is expected in return?
Because understanding how power is financed may tell us a great deal about how power is eventually exercised.

24/09/2026

Africa’s value should not be underestimated or negotiated from a position of intimidation. When African institutions and professionals lack confidence in their own expertise, others can easily take the lead, even when the knowledge, resources, and capability already exist within Africa.

We must build confidence, strengthen our institutions, invest in African expertise, and ensure that we have a voice at the table when decisions affecting Africa are being made.

Africa must not simply participate in the conversation. Africa must know its value and negotiate from it.

14/09/2026

Africa Has The Resources, But Where Is The Value?

Africa is rich in natural resources. From gold and diamonds to other valuable minerals, the continent possesses enormous wealth. Yet, the value created from these resources often seems to leave Africa, while the continent remains on the receiving end of economic struggles.

Mallence Bart Williams challenges us to look deeper at this contradiction: if Africa possesses the resources, why does so much of the wealth and economic power remain elsewhere?

It is a question that forces us to examine the systems surrounding Africa’s resources, trade and economic relationships with the rest of the world.

Because having the resources is one thing.
Having the power to determine their value, ownership and benefit is another.

Africa must not only ask what it has beneath its soil, but also who controls the value that comes from it.

Heal Africa Group is coming to South Africa.We have spent years working on a simple but demanding conviction: that Afric...
14/09/2026

Heal Africa Group is coming to South Africa.

We have spent years working on a simple but demanding conviction: that Africa's development cannot outrun the healing of its people. That trauma unaddressed becomes policy. That identity lost becomes leadership failure. That communities without trust cannot build, no matter how many resources arrive.

Earlier this year, we brought that conviction to Togo. The Light Has Come conference drew over 2,000 participants and sparked community conversations that are still ongoing. What happened in that room confirmed what we have always believed, that when Africans are given a space to heal, to be honest, and to be equipped, the trajectory changes.

Now South Africa is next.

This is a place that understands more than most what it means to carry history in the body. The wounds here have names. The resilience here is real. And the potential here is extraordinary.

We are creating a space to bring all of that into the same room. Women, youth, leaders, and everyday South Africans who believe the next chapter has to be different.

Come be part of writing it.
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“Africa’s digital future must be shaped by Africans.”That was the message from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as th...
14/09/2026

“Africa’s digital future must be shaped by Africans.”

That was the message from Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as the continent marked the 24th African Union Day on 9 September 2026.

In his capacity as the African Union Champion for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health, Abiy called on African governments and young people to embrace technological sovereignty and take greater ownership of the continent’s digital development.

He urged countries to invest in the skills, innovation and technological capabilities needed for Africa to determine how emerging technologies are developed and used across the continent.

For Abiy, technological sovereignty is critical to using emerging technologies to accelerate development, strengthen innovation and improve Africa’s position in the global economy.

The Prime Minister also reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to advancing continental integration, noting Addis Ababa’s longstanding role as the diplomatic capital of Africa and home of the African Union headquarters.

“Ethiopia stands ready to build that future alongside our fellow Africans,” he said.

Africa’s growing digital economy presents an opportunity—but meaningful ownership will depend on whether its governments, institutions and young people have the skills, infrastructure and capacity to participate in building what comes next.

11/09/2026

Strong institutions are essential to how societies function, but institutions are only as effective as the systems, laws and accountability mechanisms that support them.

In this talk, the speaker reflects on the relationship between leadership, institutions and governance — and how weak institutions can allow individual leaders to exercise influence without sufficient checks and accountability.

From passing laws to making decisions that affect public resources, the strength of institutions determines whether governance serves the wider public interest or becomes dependent on the discretion of individuals.

For African societies seeking stronger and more accountable governance, building institutions that can function independently and consistently remains critical.

Strong leadership matters. Strong institutions matter even more.

10/09/2026

Africa’s development cannot be separated from how the continent manages its natural resources.

In this excerpt, the discussion moves from the degradation of Africa’s agricultural soils to the enormous potential of the Niger and Congo river systems, and the growing interest in harnessing their resources, particularly for electricity.

The question is not simply whether Africa has the resources to power its development. It is who controls these resources, how they are developed, and whether African communities ultimately benefit from them.

Sustainable development requires more than extracting what the continent has to offer. It requires systems that protect the environment, strengthen local capacity and ensure that Africa’s resources contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing and prosperity of its people.

The conversation around Africa’s resources must always include the people those resources are meant to serve.

09/09/2026

Several high-profile cases in Uganda and abroad have fuelled public debate about whether mental illness is linked to violent crime.

Among them were the alleged killing of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre by Christopher Okello, the case of Dorothy Namayo, who was recently accused of killing her two children, and the case of Lindsay Clancy in the United States.

But mental health experts are warning against turning individual cases into a generalisation about people living with mental illness.

Speaking during an X Space on mental health and crime hosted by Haven Mental Health Foundation with Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the Uganda Association of Psychiatrists and the Clinical Psychologist Association Uganda, senior consultant psychiatrist and forensic psychiatry expert Dr. Julius Muron said: “People with mental health conditions are not criminals simply because they have a diagnosis.”

Dr. Muron said people with severe mental illness are often more vulnerable to neglect, abuse and violence than to committing violent offences. He also pointed to substance use as a more significant factor in many cases involving mental health and crime.

Records from Luzira Prison and a Uganda Youth Development Link study cited during the discussion indicate that about one in three people on remand has a substance use disorder.

Beyond the crime debate, the deeper concern is access to care. Dr. Richard Mpango, a clinical psychologist and epidemiologist, said fewer than one in 10 Ugandans who need mental health services receive the care they require.

Stigma can cause people to hide their conditions, delay treatment or fear being labelled dangerous, weak or unemployable.

The message from the discussion is clear: mental illness should not be treated as a shorthand for violence. Earlier identification, accessible community-based care, family support, treatment for substance use and stronger mental health services are essential to preventing crises before they reach the criminal justice system.


“Our mission is to make wellbeing support more accessible, affordable and stigma-free for young people across Africa thr...
09/09/2026

“Our mission is to make wellbeing support more accessible, affordable and stigma-free for young people across Africa through technology, advocacy and partnerships.”

That is the vision behind SereniMind, a Nigerian mental health startup founded in 2024 by Ridwan Oyenuga.

After seeing more young Africans struggle with their wellbeing while finding limited support, Oyenuga built SereniMind around a broader approach to mental health—combining education, self-help tools, community activities, advocacy, AI-powered wellness support and access to professionals.

Its AI chatbot provides personalised wellness recommendations, while users who need professional care can find qualified mental health practitioners and book appointments. The chatbot does not replace therapists.

Oyenuga says SereniMind has reached more than 300,000 young people through awareness campaigns, community engagement and digital wellbeing initiatives across Africa, generating more than 100 million media and digital impressions.

The startup has been primarily funded by Oyenuga and revenue from the business, alongside grants and partner support. It currently earns through wellbeing services, partnerships and referrals, with premium services also in development.

While much of its work has been in Nigeria, SereniMind plans to expand across West, East and Southern Africa through partnerships tailored to local communities.

The work reflects a growing need for mental health models that make support easier to access while addressing the education, stigma, community and affordability barriers surrounding care.

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