The article commemorates World Humanitarian Day, focusing on the role of women humanitarian workers worldwide, especially in crisis zones like Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, and the Sahel. It highlights the increasing need for humanitarian assistance due to conflicts, natural disasters, and disease outbreaks, despite the United Nations' efforts to coordinate such assistance. The article also tells the story of Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh, a Nigerian physician who played a crucial role in preventing the spread of Ebola in Nigeria by refusing to discharge the first Ebola patient, Patrick Sawyer, despite significant pressure. Her actions triggered a swift government response, but unfortunately, she contracted Ebola and passed away on August 19, 2014.

The article discusses the decline of democracy in Africa, highlighting the decrease in quality of political participation, elections, and rule of law. Nic Cheeseman of Birmingham University notes a balance between defective democracies and autocracies on the continent. Despite this, Afrobarometer's poll shows a majority of Africans still prefer living in a free society. The article suggests that changes in U.S. foreign policy under Trump and China's growing influence have impacted African governance. The U.S. has shifted focus to anti-terrorism and reduced UN mission funding, while China offers development aid and technology but may encourage undemocratic practices. The article cites examples of democratic suppression in Tanzania, Zambia, Sudan, and Nigeria, indicating a broader threat to democracy in Africa without proactive measures.

Boris Johnson has been elected as the leader of the Conservative Party and is set to become the next Prime Minister of the UK, succeeding Theresa May. He won against Jeremy Hunt with a significant majority. Johnson's immediate challenge is to deliver Brexit by the 31st of October. The article also discusses the potential impact of Brexit on Africa, emphasizing the need for regional integration and domestic manufacturing in African economies. It notes the competition Britain faces from countries like China and India in African markets and suggests that Brexit might lead to new trade deals between the UK and Africa. Rob Hersov of Invest Africa sees Brexit as positive for Africa. The article also touches on Johnson's controversial past comments about Africa and speculates on how this might affect future UK-Africa relations. It concludes by mentioning the UK's commitment to foreign aid and the potential shift towards supporting African entrepreneurs over traditional aid models.

The article reports on the severe flooding in Lagos, Nigeria, highlighting the city's vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly in flood-prone areas. With a population expected to double by 2050, the economic and environmental impacts of such events are significant. The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) report is cited, emphasizing that weather-related disasters are a major concern, with a high human and economic cost over the past two decades. The article discusses the causes of flooding, such as heavy rainfall, drainage system failures, and poor land use planning. It also touches on the social implications, including property damage, loss of life, and mental health issues. A tragic incident is recounted where two boys were swept away by floodwaters. Local community leaders criticize the government's inaction on infrastructure improvements to prevent such disasters. The article concludes by advocating for proactive mitigation planning and holistic approaches to flood disaster management to reduce the impact of floods.

The article discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on human rights, focusing on incidents where AI has been used to create deep fake videos and propagate misinformation. It highlights the case of Kabiru Mohammed in Nigeria, who was arrested for circulating deep fake videos. The article also mentions the inherent biases in AI technologies and the potential for discrimination and violation of human rights, citing the example of a recidivism risk scoring software in the US that was biased against black defendants. The positive applications of AI, such as in healthcare and by UN agencies, are acknowledged, but the article emphasizes the need for data protection and privacy in the digital age. It references calls for legislation to control personal data access by companies and the public, with quotes from Tim Cook and Kumi Naidoo of Amnesty International.