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
Kenya’s election: Institutional safeguards are still a work in progress
Women have always trailed men in research output: How COVID made the situation worse
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
Genetically modified cowpea clears its first hurdle in Ghana, but there’s a long way to go
GM crops represent a potentially important tool for the country’s food security strategy
Morocco — a top fertiliser producer — could hold a key to the world’s food supply
Morocco plans to produce an additional 8.2 million tonnes of phosphorus fertiliser by 2026
How Africans can assess the value of the latest G7 summit
African scepticism as to whether the west will deliver has merit.
Why Kenya’s experiment in giving local governments the power to manage food security hasn’t worked
The capacity of county governments to implement national policies must also be enhanced
The African Union at 20: some reason to cheer, but lots of work ahead
There is some reason to cheer as the continental body celebrates its 20th anniversary on 9 July. Yet a ...
How marine fisheries can add millions of tonnes to Africa’s catch
Restoring ecosystems to a healthy condition could increase fish production by 50-60%
Is eastern Africa’s drought the worst in recent history? And are worse yet to come?
Human-induced warming has raised the temperature of the western Pacific Ocean
Nigeria’s latest lithium find: some key questions answered
Environmental impact assessments have to be made before any mining can start, says an expert
China to adopt genetically modified maize and soy: Why it matters for South Africa
If China becomes a consistent net exporter of maize, South Africa would have to explore markets elsewhere