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October 5, 2026
Child malnutrition is one of Africa’s biggest health challenges: food aid is only part of the solution
Africa

Child malnutrition is one of Africa’s biggest health challenges: food aid is only part of the solution

Gabriel Kanuti Ndimbo

Maroc : quels enseignements tirer des élections législatives ?
Politics

Maroc : quels enseignements tirer des élections législatives ?

Mustapha El Mnasfi

Ecowas Court and women’s rights in west Africa: what’s working – and what isn’t
Politics

Ecowas Court and women’s rights in west Africa: what’s working – and what isn’t

Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom

Economy

Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s needed

Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s needed

Credit ratings have become so important in the financing of development that Africa has seen fit to build its own agency.

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Daniel Cash
October 5, 2026
European Parliament Adopts Three Resolutions Condemning Human Rights Violations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan
Geopolitics

European Parliament Adopts Three Resolutions Condemning Human Rights Violations in Sudan, Nigeria and Pakistan

The European Parliament has adopted resolutions strongly condemning war crimes in Sudan, the persecution of Christians in Nigeria and the forced conversion and …

Julius Fairweather
August 15, 2026
Festivals in Zambia Bring People Together Through Culture and Joy
Culture

Festivals in Zambia Bring People Together Through Culture and Joy

It's a vibrant experience you won't want to miss when you take part in the various festivals celebrated across Zambia. These events are more than just gathering…

March 2, 2026
Uganda's Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Civic Engagement
Culture

Uganda's Digital Democracy Platforms Transform Civic Engagement

Uganda has emerged as a pioneer in digital democracy across East Africa, with innovative online platforms revolutionizing how citizens engage with their governm…

June 8, 2026
Africa

Markets Full of Color Reflect Everyday Life in Senegal

With vibrant energy enveloping you, the markets of Senegal burst into life, offering a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds, a…

Markets Full of Color Reflect Everyday Life in Senegal
Africa

Desert Landscapes and Pyramids Make Sudan a Hidden Gem for Tourists

Tourism in Sudan offers a unique adventure you won't find anywhere else in Africa. If you're seeking a travel destinatio…

Desert Landscapes and Pyramids Make Sudan a Hidden Gem for Tourists
Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive
Africa

Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive

Paul Onanuga , Federal University, Oye Ekiti Nigerian rapper, actor and social media star Falz released his sixth studio album, The Feast , in 2025. Few Nigerian popular musicians have shown as much v…

From Island Nation to World Stage: Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Qualification and What It Means for African Football
Politics

From Island Nation to World Stage: Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Qualification and What It Means for African Football

Hospitality in Namibia Welcomes Visitors Like Family
Africa

Hospitality in Namibia Welcomes Visitors Like Family

Africa gets only 23% of the climate finance it needs – and pays too much for it
Africa

Africa gets only 23% of the climate finance it needs – and pays too much for it

Markets Full of Color Reflect Everyday Life in Senegal
Africa

Markets Full of Color Reflect Everyday Life in Senegal

With vibrant energy enveloping you, the markets of Senegal burst into life, offe…

Desert Landscapes and Pyramids Make Sudan a Hidden Gem for Tourists
Africa

Desert Landscapes and Pyramids Make Sudan a Hidden Gem for Tourists

Tourism in Sudan offers a unique adventure you won't find anywhere else in Afric…

Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive
Africa

Revolutionary rap: Nigerian star Falz has kept protest music alive

Paul Onanuga , Federal University, Oye Ekiti Nigerian rapper, actor and social m…

From Island Nation to World Stage: Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Qualification and What It Means for African Football
Politics

From Island Nation to World Stage: Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Qualification and What It Means for African Football

Cape Verde, an archipelago of ten volcanic islands off West Africa's Atlantic co…

Hospitality in Namibia Welcomes Visitors Like Family
Africa

Hospitality in Namibia Welcomes Visitors Like Family

Just step into Namibia, and you will feel the warmth and kindness that pervades …

Culture

Sudan's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Civic Life

Sudan has emerged as a pioneering force in digital governance across Africa, with innovative online platforms fundamenta…

Sudan's Digital Democracy Platform Transforms Civic Life
Africa

Vibrant Markets Reflect Everyday Life Across Somalia

Many people find that exploring vibrant markets is one of the best ways to connect with a culture. When you wander throu…

Vibrant Markets Reflect Everyday Life Across Somalia

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Boko Haram on the rise again in Nigeria: how it’s survived and how to weaken it

Boko Haram on the rise again in Nigeria: how it’s survived and how to weaken it

Saheed Babajide Owonikoko , Modibbo Adama University of Technology Abubakar Shekau, the erstwhile leader of the terrorist group Jama'at Ahl al-Sunna li al-Da'wa wa al-Jihad (JAS) , died in 2021. The west African group, also known as Boko Haram, then

Warm Hospitality Makes Nigeria a Memorable Travel Destination

Warm Hospitality Makes Nigeria a Memorable Travel Destination

Over your travels, you will discover that few places can match the warmth and vibrancy found in Nigeria. As the most populous country in Africa, Nigeria offers you an eclectic blend of cultures, languages, and traditions, enhanced by the incredibly w

Meet Local Artisans Preserving São Tomé’s Cultural Crafts

Meet Local Artisans Preserving São Tomé’s Cultural Crafts

You might be surprised to find that São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation off the coast of Central Africa, is teeming with vibrant arts and crafts that reflect a rich cultural heritage. When you step foot on these picturesque islands, you are

Rating agencies and Africa: the absence of people on the ground contributes to bias against the continent – analyst

Rating agencies and Africa: the absence of people on the ground contributes to bias against the continent – analyst

Misheck Mutize , University of Cape Town - Rating agency Fitch recently warned that the rapid spread of the mpox virus in sub-Saharan Africa could add to the fiscal pressures many countries in the region are already experiencing. The Africa Centres f

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From Island Nation to World Stage: Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Qualification and What It Means for African Football

From Island Nation to World Stage: Cape Verde's Historic World Cup Qualification and What It Means for African Football

Cape Verde, an archipelago of ten volcanic islands off West Africa's Atlantic coast, has achieved what many once considered improbable — securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in the nation's footballing history. The milestone marks a defining moment not only for the Blue Sharks but for the broader narrative of football development across the African continent.

South Africa and China set up a quantum communication link: how we did it and why it’s historic

South Africa and China set up a quantum communication link: how we did it and why it’s historic

Yaseera Ismail , Stellenbosch University - A major breakthrough in quantum technology was achieved in October 2024 : the first-ever quantum satellite communication link between China and South Africa. The connection spanned a remarkable 12,900km: the

Sudan’s rebel force has declared a parallel government: what this means for the war

Sudan’s rebel force has declared a parallel government: what this means for the war

Samir Ramzy , Helwan University - Sudan’s south-western city of Nyala in Darfur recently became the centre of a significant political development. After more than two years of fighting Sudan’s army, an alliance of armed and political groups backed by

Benin's Political Trajectory: Democracy Under Pressure

Benin's Political Trajectory: Democracy Under Pressure

Benin has long occupied a distinctive position in West African politics as one of the region's more stable democracies, yet the country faces mounting institutional pressures that test the resilience of its democratic structures. The tensions between

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Will El Niño drought hit food prices in South Africa? Earlier rains and grain stocks offer hope

Will El Niño drought hit food prices in South Africa? Earlier rains and grain stocks offer hope

Previous rains and grain stocks could reduce the impact of the expected drought.

China is funding African farmers but not food processing and storage: why it’s a problem

China is funding African farmers but not food processing and storage: why it’s a problem

Chinese lenders have invested billions in African agriculture. But new research shows the money often misses what’s needed to modernise the sector.

More land, better life? South African farming study asks if that’s the road to rural development

More land, better life? South African farming study asks if that’s the road to rural development

There is no single pathway from small-scale farming to improved livelihoods.

U.S. Pledges $267M More for DRC Ebola Response

U.S. Pledges $267M More for DRC Ebola Response

The U.S. Department of State has announced an additional $267 million in health and humanitarian assistance to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing total U.S. contributions to $887 million. The pledge was made on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Week in New York.

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South Africa’s small sugar farms are producing less than they could: study finds ways to boost them

South Africa’s small sugar farms are producing less than they could: study finds ways to boost them

Isolated interventions are unlikely to help small sugarcane growers. Improving productivity requires integrated support systems.

Refinery rivalry: billion-dollar oil projects expose East Africa’s long-running regional tensions

Refinery rivalry: billion-dollar oil projects expose East Africa’s long-running regional tensions

Rivalry has not disappeared from east Africa. It has simply been repackaged as competing ‘regional’ projects.

Ghana’s businesses don’t always need costly tech. How to build on what’s already been done

Ghana’s businesses don’t always need costly tech. How to build on what’s already been done

Going circular doesn’t have to mean buying expensive technology. African manufacturers can innovate by learning from what already exists.

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Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours

Refugees, lost trade and security costs: how conflict in one African country drives up debt for its neighbours

African governments need to strengthen regional cooperation on peace and security because regional stability is essential for sustainable debt.

DRC’s cobalt exports contain unreported uranium – our study estimates the global nuclear risk

DRC’s cobalt exports contain unreported uranium – our study estimates the global nuclear risk

The amount of undeclared uranium from the DRC’s cobalt mines could – if processed – produce enough material for 600-1,500 nuclear weapons.

Lithium in the Sahel: how armed groups are exploiting the global scramble for the critical mineral

Lithium in the Sahel: how armed groups are exploiting the global scramble for the critical mineral

Armed groups in the Sahel are finding new ways to profit from the rapidly expanding lithium trade.

A decade on, Somalia’s federal pact benefits elites and al-Shabaab – but it fails the people

A decade on, Somalia’s federal pact benefits elites and al-Shabaab – but it fails the people

Somalia’s status quo profits the elite while bringing questionable benefits to the majority of the public.

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Warm Hospitality Makes Every Visit to Zimbabwe Memorable

Warm Hospitality Makes Every Visit to Zimbabwe Memorable

Most travelers who make their way to Zimbabwe find that the heartwarming hospitality offered by its people is what truly makes their journey unforgettable. When you step into this beautiful country, you are not just greeted by its stunning landscapes

Warm Hospitality Welcomes Travelers Across Zambia

Warm Hospitality Welcomes Travelers Across Zambia

With a vibrant culture and welcoming spirit, Zambia offers a unique experience for every traveler. From the moment you set foot in this beautiful landlocked country, you will feel the warmth of the Zambian people who take pride in their hospitality.

Lake Victoria Adds Natural Beauty and Adventure to Uganda’s Tourism

Lake Victoria Adds Natural Beauty and Adventure to Uganda’s Tourism

With its stunning landscapes and vibrant ecosystems, Lake Victoria elevates your travel experience in Uganda to new heights. As one of the largest lakes in the world, it spans the borders of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, offering a mesmerizing blend o

Warm Hospitality Welcomes Visitors All Over Uganda

Warm Hospitality Welcomes Visitors All Over Uganda

Over the years, Uganda has firmly established itself as a captivating destination for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. As you traverse this East African gem, you will undoubtedly experience the warmth and kindness em

Culinary

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Tunisia’s Cuisine Blends Mediterranean Flavors With North African Spice

Tunisia’s Cuisine Blends Mediterranean Flavors With North African Spice

Most food lovers will find Tunisia's cuisine to be a delightful medley of Mediterranean freshness and North African zest, creating a unique culinary experience that is both aromatic and robust. If you have a penchant for vibrant flavors, then explori

Togo’s Cuisine Delivers Bold Flavors with Local Ingredients

Togo’s Cuisine Delivers Bold Flavors with Local Ingredients

With an array of vibrant flavors and textures, Togo's cuisine invites you to launch on a gastronomic journey that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and abundance of local ingredients. Nestled in West Africa, Togo benefits from a variety o

Seswaa: Botswana's Beloved Pounded Beef

Seswaa: Botswana's Beloved Pounded Beef

There is a sound that echoes through the cattle posts and family compounds of Botswana on Sundays and holidays alike — the rhythmic, hollow thud of wooden pestles striking softened meat in a great black pot. This is the sound of seswaa being made, a ritual as old as the nation's cattle culture itself, and one that announces, more surely than any calendar, that something worth gathering for is about to happen.

Seafood Dishes Define the Rich Flavors of Seychelles Cuisine

Seafood Dishes Define the Rich Flavors of Seychelles Cuisine

You may find yourself captivated by the vibrant tapestry of flavors that characterize Seychelles cuisine. Situated in the heart of the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is a paradise not just for beach lovers but also for those who appreciate exquisite, fresh

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Music and Dance Play a Central Role in South Africa’s Cultural Identity

Music and Dance Play a Central Role in South Africa’s Cultural Identity

You might find it fascinating to explore how music and dance are woven into the fabric of South Africa's cultural identity. These art forms serve as more than just entertainment; they are vital expressions of the nation's history, diversity, and unit

Festivals in South Sudan Celebrate Unity Through Song and Tradition

Festivals in South Sudan Celebrate Unity Through Song and Tradition

With a rich tapestry of cultures and ethnicities, South Sudan offers a vibrant celebration of unity through various festivals where song and tradition play central roles. When you attend these festivals, you embrace the spirit of togetherness that re

Colorful Markets Reveal Daily Life and Culture in Seychelles

Colorful Markets Reveal Daily Life and Culture in Seychelles

Most visitors to Seychelles find themselves captivated by the vibrant tapestries of life showcased in its local markets. As you wander through these bustling spaces, you'll notice that they serve as a mirror reflecting the culture, traditions, and da

Rwanda’s Festivals Celebrate Unity and Local Traditions

Rwanda’s Festivals Celebrate Unity and Local Traditions

Unity is at the heart of Rwanda's vibrant festivals, inviting you to experience the rich tapestry of culture and community that defines the nation. Each festival serves as a crucible where locals come together to showcase their traditions, arts, and

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A new class of metals could transform Africa’s clean energy economy – scientists explain

A new class of metals could transform Africa’s clean energy economy – scientists explain

Storing hydrogen in metallic materials is a promising avenue for extracting value from Africa’s minerals.

Brown is beautiful: what Namibia’s capital Windhoek can teach African cities as they get hotter and drier

Brown is beautiful: what Namibia’s capital Windhoek can teach African cities as they get hotter and drier

New research shows how Windhoek’s ‘Brown is Beautiful’ approach could use its dry landscape to protect the city from heat, drought and floods.

Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries

Nasa’s new space telescope will tackle some of the universe’s biggest mysteries

The Nancy Grace Roman telescope will probe dark energy and discover exoplanets.

Nigeria faces the world’s highest projected death toll from super El Niño heat: what could save lives

Nigeria faces the world’s highest projected death toll from super El Niño heat: what could save lives

The super El Niño could cause 31,400 extra heat deaths in Nigeria alone. Heat warnings, cooling centres and worker protections could help save lives.