Focus on water demand, innovative innovative and sustainable technological options
Waste pickers in Lagos tell their stories about a dangerous existence
China has waived the debt of some African countries. But it’s not about refinancing
How safe is it to drink rainwater?
Climate change will cause more African children to die from hot weather
There were between 12,000 and 19,000 heat-related child deaths per year in Africa from 2011 through 2020
How African countries coordinated the response to COVID-19: lessons for public health
Decentralisation strategies and innovation played key roles in coordination. Financing was a challenge to coordination
Mosquito species from Asia poses growing risk to Africa’s anti-malaria efforts
This invasive mosquito is difficult to locate & is resistant to a number of insecticides
Nigeria’s breadmakers have been on strike: The head of their association explains why
There is no public electricity in Nigeria and most of the bread factories are running on 24 hours generators ...
Africa got only 14% climate finance needed in 2020: Report
In 2019-2020, under 20 per cent of total climate finance to Africa came from private investors
African digital innovators are turning plastic waste into value – but there are gaps
By 2030, plastic waste is expected to double to 165 million tonnes in African countries.
William Ruto: How Kenya’s new president took on powerful political dynasties
Ruto won the polls in spite of a sustained pushback by the incumbent
Kenya’s election: Institutional safeguards are still a work in progress
Lessons from 2013 & 2017 indicate media, parties, civil society, citizens should be as vigilant as ever
Women have always trailed men in research output: How COVID made the situation worse
A survey of public varsities in South Africa showed female academics faced a massive burden of caring for dependants during ...
Chinese private security firms are growing their presence in Africa: Why it matters
Trend has been seen in Mali, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa, Tanzania
Unequal power relations driven by poverty fuel sexual violence in Lake Chad region
In many parts of Africa, acts of sexual violence have been carried out by government security forces, aid workers ...
The matatus of Nairobi: A necessary bane
Unorganised public transport system in the Kenyan city presents several challenges towards sustainable mobility
Artisanal gold mining in South Africa is out of control. Mistakes that got it here
Spotlight must turn to systemic reasons why artisanal gold mining threatens peace and security
Basic water services in South Africa are in decay after years of progress
In South Africa, the right to water is enshrined in the constitution
Burundi at 60 is the poorest country on the planet: a look at what went wrong
Co-opted administrative and economic bureaucracies have appropriated power and wealth by force, first for the benefit of a Tutsi ...
Cryptocurrencies are gaining ground across Africa. That’s both good news and bad
Cryptocurrencies more accessible than traditional banks, but also more volatile
Russia/Ukraine grain export deal promises major benefits for poor countries. If it holds
There’s still a great deal of uncertainty around the deal in the wake of the Russian following the missile ...
Saving East Africa’s wildlife from recurring drought
Endangered species like hirola antelope, African wild dog, Somali giraffe and Grevy’s zebra face an uncertain future
Nigeria hasn’t been able to produce steel: Remanufacturing could be the solution
Lack of a rail line around Ajaokuta Steel plant, changes in political and operational management stymied completion
How trade regulations may be opening up a new era of sustainable growth in the Global South
Trade agreements reduce frictions in trade, and lower the amount of time required to solve trade disputes
Inflation is rising in Kenya: Here’s why, and how to fix it
Politicians eyeing Kenya’s 9 August polls have been offering solutions in exchange for votes