African countries must protect their fish stocks from European Union. Here’s how
There are other forms of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing perpetrated by EU vessels
Dhamaal: The incredible story of how East African culture shaped the music of a state in India
The story of Dhamaal performance traditions reveals the rich and complex mixing of cultures in a world shaped by human movement and history
Limited access to medication in Sub-Saharan Africa likely to stall hypertension treatment
Hypertension is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, which are the leading global cause of death
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 lot remains to be achieved.
Retired women in South Africa carry a huge burden of poverty
The number of retirees at risk of poverty is growing
Fossil tracks and trunk marks reveal signs of ancient elephants on South Africa’s coast
Such fossil tracksites can tell us many things about what happened on those ancient dunes and beaches and the ancient environment that the …
What Nigeria must do to eliminate malaria: 3 researchers offer insights
Nigeria accounts for nearly a quarter of deaths from malaria in the world — in 2018 the numbers stood at 95,000. Three of the country&…
Why efforts to clean up charcoal production in sub-Saharan Africa aren’t working
The average person in sub-Saharan Africa consumes 0.69 cubic metres of charcoal per year, 2.5 times more than the amount of wood fuel an average …
Environmental change may have played a role at the dawn of Egyptian history — here’s how
As the environment changed, the Nile Delta gradually became much less rich in wild food resources
Ethiopia’s troubled history provides clues to why an all-out civil war is possible
The Tigrayan State, which is under attack from the federal government, has a history of fighting for democracy and representation and has its own …
What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa’s ancestors
Research in music archaeology in southern Africa has just begun. Available evidence dates back from around 10,000 years ago, from the Later Stone …
Communities can make – or break – strategies to curb HIV
They need greater recognition as equal partners in the fight against HIV as well as resources to continue doing the critically important work …
African farmers are younger than you think. Here is why
Our findings debunk the myth that most farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are over 60 years of age — far from it in fact
Refugee exodus, militia attacks: What is happening in Mali
At least 0.1 mln refugees fled to neighbouring countries; about 1.4 mln in critical need of food assistance
Famine in Ethiopia: the roots lie in Eritrea’s long-running feud with Tigrayans
Entire region is classified “hard to reach” for aid convoys
Climate impact in Zimbabwe: Elephants, other wildlife begin early mass migration to escape drought conditions
Poor rains in preceding rainy season, water sources ran dry in August
COVID-19 second wave in Africa more severe than first, confirms study
The continent may face a third wave as well, cautions a new study
Why are floods in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal so devastating? Urban planning expert explains
Most South African cities were built a long time ago, before climate change was predicted
South Africa’s biggest cities are out of water, but the dams are full: What’s gone wrong
Decaying infra means residents in Gauteng Province have to face 30% water restrictions
Africa Climate Summit 2023: Opinion split on carbon markets, some call it license for Global North to pollute
Carbon credits promoted by powerful interests that benefit from maintaining the status quo of fossil fuel dependence, say opposers
Climate cover: $140 million insurance scheme in Kenya to protect herders against frequent droughts
Scheme part of a project sponsored by World Bank targetting livestock farmers in Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia and Djibouti
Horn of Africa: 20 million children at risk of disease, thirst, starvation, says UNICEF
Horn of Africa is experiencing its worst drought in more than 40 years
Adopt community-led initiatives for conservation: Africa Protected Area Congress
Community members should know about the operationalisation of the conservation practices taking place in Africa.
Ghana reports first-ever suspected cases of Marburg virus disease
Second time the disease with high fatality rate has been detected in western Africa; WHO confirmation awaited
Volcano threat spurs mass evacuation in Democratic Republic of Congo
Thousands started fleeing Goma city in DR Congo on May 27 after a second warning