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October 14, 2026
Sudan’s death toll in 2025 could be as high as 100,000: how we did the count
Africa

Sudan’s death toll in 2025 could be as high as 100,000: how we did the count

Paola Vesco

Grief's Social Exile, Laid Bare in a New Book
Culture

Grief's Social Exile, Laid Bare in a New Book

Thandiwe Fernhollow

AU Leaders Warn of Funding Gap Threatening Agenda 2063
Economy

AU Leaders Warn of Funding Gap Threatening Agenda 2063

Naledi Ashcourt

Africa

AU Sets June Summit on Water and Sanitation Goals

AU Sets June Summit on Water and Sanitation Goals

The African Union's 8th Mid-Year Coordination Meeting with Regional Economic Communities will convene in El Alamein, Egypt, on 27 June 2026, under the theme of sustainable water availability and safe sanitation. Journalists wishing to cover the proceedings must complete online accreditation by 1 June 2026.

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October 14, 2026
Kampala’s Creative Scene Reflects Uganda’s Modern Cultural Voice
Culture

Kampala’s Creative Scene Reflects Uganda’s Modern Cultural Voice

It's a vibrant tapestry of innovation and artistry that defines Kampala's creative scene, showcasing the essence of Uganda's modern cultural voice. If you're lo…

March 2, 2026
Millions of Africans are displaced without crossing a border – and their needs are often overlooked
Africa

Millions of Africans are displaced without crossing a border – and their needs are often overlooked

The issue of internal displacement remains poorly understood despite the very large number of people involved.

August 19, 2026
Algeria's Digital Innovation Hubs Transform Tech Landscape
Politics

Algeria's Digital Innovation Hubs Transform Tech Landscape

Algeria is experiencing a remarkable transformation in its technology sector, with digital innovation hubs flourishing across the country and positioning the na…

June 13, 2026
Geopolitics

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.…

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

11 million Nigerian children are going hungry: how this hurts their health and what needs to be done

Blessing Akombi-Inyang , UNSW Sydney Unicef, the UN agency for children, reported in June 2024 that around 11 million Ni…

11 million Nigerian children are going hungry: how this hurts their health and what needs to be done
Boko Haram on the rise again in Nigeria: how it’s survived and how to weaken it
Africa

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 w…

Handcrafted Art Keeps Sudan’s Artistic Traditions Alive
Africa

Handcrafted Art Keeps Sudan’s Artistic Traditions Alive

Natural Parks Highlight the Beauty of Sierra Leone’s Landscape
Africa

Natural Parks Highlight the Beauty of Sierra Leone’s Landscape

Traditional Music and Dance Reflect the Vibrant Spirit of Tanzania
Culture

Traditional Music and Dance Reflect the Vibrant Spirit of Tanzania

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

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 expand…

11 million Nigerian children are going hungry: how this hurts their health and what needs to be done
Africa

11 million Nigerian children are going hungry: how this hurts their health and what needs to be done

Blessing Akombi-Inyang , UNSW Sydney Unicef, the UN agency for children, reporte…

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

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 Shek…

Handcrafted Art Keeps Sudan’s Artistic Traditions Alive
Africa

Handcrafted Art Keeps Sudan’s Artistic Traditions Alive

It's fascinating how art can act as a bridge between the past and the present, e…

Natural Parks Highlight the Beauty of Sierra Leone’s Landscape
Africa

Natural Parks Highlight the Beauty of Sierra Leone’s Landscape

It's a captivating experience to explore the natural parks that showcase the stu…

Politics

Taxing Africa’s informal economies: technology’s promise and pitfalls

Abel Gwaindepi , Danish Institute for International Studies Changes in the development finance world – especially the sh…

Taxing Africa’s informal economies: technology’s promise and pitfalls
Africa

Natural Landscapes Offer Adventure in Somalia

Landscapes in Somalia present an unparalleled opportunity for adventure seekers like you. With its stunning coastline, r…

Natural Landscapes Offer Adventure in Somalia

Africa

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Traditional Crafts Reflect the Cultural Heart of Seychelles

Traditional Crafts Reflect the Cultural Heart of Seychelles

Seychelles is a stunning archipelago, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant ecosystems. However, what many visitors often overlook is the rich tapestry of traditional crafts that speak volumes about the culture and heritage of the isla

Colorful Markets Bring South Sudan’s Daily Life to Light

Colorful Markets Bring South Sudan’s Daily Life to Light

Most people would agree that markets are the heart and soul of any community, and this is particularly true in South Sudan. As you stroll through the vibrant stalls, your senses come alive with a cacophony of sights, sounds, and smells that paint a v

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

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

A lack of food is not the only cause of malnutrition. Poverty, disease, poor sanitation, climate pressures and limited access to healthcare also shape it.

How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers

How Ethiopia can make COP32 the summit that actually delivers

Africa has a chance to host a climate conference that makes an impact.

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Cabo Verde's Democratic Institutions Face Pressures of Island Governance

Cabo Verde's Democratic Institutions Face Pressures of Island Governance

Cabo Verde maintains one of Africa's most stable democratic systems, yet the archipelago's unique geography and economic constraints create persistent governance challenges that test institutional resilience. The island nation's political landscape r

Tunisia Pioneers Digital Government Platform Revolution

Tunisia Pioneers Digital Government Platform Revolution

Tunisia is emerging as a regional leader in digital governance transformation, implementing comprehensive electronic government platforms that are revolutionizing how citizens interact with public institutions. The North African nation has developed sophisticated digital infrastructure that streamli

Botswana's Democratic Foundations and Political Evolution

Botswana's Democratic Foundations and Political Evolution

Botswana holds a distinctive position in African politics as a nation with sustained democratic governance and institutional stability since independence in 1966. The country's political system, anchored in a presidential structure and regular multi-

African Political Landscape Shifts as Democratic Transitions Face Military Coups and Constitutional Crises

African Political Landscape Shifts as Democratic Transitions Face Military Coups and Constitutional Crises

Africa's political trajectory continues to face significant turbulence as military interventions challenge democratic institutions across the Sahel region while several nations grapple with contested elections and constitutional reforms. The continen

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Africa Unveils Agricultural Adaptation Roadmap to 2036

Africa Unveils Agricultural Adaptation Roadmap to 2036

A landmark continent-wide assessment presented at FAO headquarters sets out Africa's pathway for sustainable and resilient agriculture, identifying at least $80 billion in agricultural adaptation needs. The report, marking ten years of the AAA Initiative, calls for stronger financing and capacity support through existing institutions.

The world has changed. African countries must rethink how they grow their economies

The world has changed. African countries must rethink how they grow their economies

Africa still needs millions of better-paying jobs and higher productivity to reduce poverty. What has changed is the route to achieving those goals.

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.

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.

Business

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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.

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.

Geopolitics

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Conflict is rising in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: 5 steps that could stop a return to full-scale war

Conflict is rising in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: 5 steps that could stop a return to full-scale war

Recent confrontations in Tigray are a sign that the 2022 peace process has seriously derailed.

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

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 child marriage of a 13-year-old Pakistani girl. MEPs are calling for sanctions, independent investigations, strengthened judicial frameworks and intensified counter-terrorism efforts across all three cases.

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.

Africans migrate for jobs mostly within the continent: why regional skills partnerships are needed

Africans migrate for jobs mostly within the continent: why regional skills partnerships are needed

Effective migration policy is not about imposing new patterns of movement, but about making existing ones safer, fairer, and more beneficial for all.

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Craftsmanship Thrives Through Tunisia’s Pottery and Textiles

Craftsmanship Thrives Through Tunisia’s Pottery and Textiles

It's fascinating how Tunisia's rich heritage of craftsmanship continues to flourish, particularly in the realms of pottery and textiles. As you explore this vibrant North African nation, you will find that these art forms are not just a mode of expre

Historic Villages Preserve Zambia’s Ancestral Ways of Life

Historic Villages Preserve Zambia’s Ancestral Ways of Life

Most travelers often overlook the hidden gems of culture and tradition many countries have to offer. If you're considering a trip to Zambia, you might be intrigued to explore the historic villages that serve as a gateway to understanding the ancestra

Wildlife Safaris Show Off Zambia’s Stunning Natural Diversity

Wildlife Safaris Show Off Zambia’s Stunning Natural Diversity

With Zambia's vast landscapes teeming with wildlife, planning a safari in this African gem promises an unforgettable experience. You will find yourself surrounded by some of the most diverse ecosystems on the continent, ranging from sprawling savanna

Colorful Markets in Zimbabwe Reflect Community and Creativity

Colorful Markets in Zimbabwe Reflect Community and Creativity

Just stepping into a market in Zimbabwe can feel like stepping into a vibrant canvas filled with the colors of community and creativity. You are greeted immediately by the rich scents of local cuisine wafting through the air, intermingling with the s

Culinary

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Taste the Unique Flavors of Authentic Nigerien Cuisine

Taste the Unique Flavors of Authentic Nigerien Cuisine

With a rich tapestry of cultures, Nigerien cuisine represents a delightful blend of flavors, textures, and colors that invite you to commence on a culinary journey like no other. As you explore this West African gem, you will discover dishes that are

Tanzania’s Coastal Cuisine Blends Fresh Seafood with Bold Spices

Tanzania’s Coastal Cuisine Blends Fresh Seafood with Bold Spices

Most food lovers would agree that Tanzania's coastal cuisine is a delightful celebration of flavors, textures, and aromas that can tantalize your taste buds. If you find yourself drawn to the ocean's bounty, this cuisine is sure to impress you with i

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

Zimbabwe’s Cuisine Offers Bold Flavors From Farm to Table

Zimbabwe’s Cuisine Offers Bold Flavors From Farm to Table

It's an exciting journey when you research into the flavors of Zimbabwean cuisine, where traditional dishes tell the story of the land's rich agriculture and cultural heritage. As you explore, you'll discover a vibrant array of ingredients sourced di

Health

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79 deaths a day: South Africa’s diabetes crisis needs a new strategy

79 deaths a day: South Africa’s diabetes crisis needs a new strategy

Diabetes is manageable. With timely support, people can lead long, healthy lives free from preventable complications.

Culture

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Traditional Music and Dance Keep Togo’s Cultural Spirit Alive

Traditional Music and Dance Keep Togo’s Cultural Spirit Alive

Many visitors to Togo find themselves captivated by the vibrant tapestry of the country's traditional music and dance. If you ever travel to this West African nation, you are stepping into a realm where cultural heritage is deeply interwoven with eve

Kampala’s Creative Scene Reflects Uganda’s Modern Cultural Voice

Kampala’s Creative Scene Reflects Uganda’s Modern Cultural Voice

It's a vibrant tapestry of innovation and artistry that defines Kampala's creative scene, showcasing the essence of Uganda's modern cultural voice. If you're looking to immerse yourself in a place where tradition meets contemporary expression, Kampal

Traditional Music and Dance Keep Tunisia’s Cultural Roots Strong

Traditional Music and Dance Keep Tunisia’s Cultural Roots Strong

It's an undeniable truth that traditional music and dance serve as vibrant keepers of culture, particularly in Tunisia, where these art forms embody the heart and soul of the nation. If you research into Tunisian culture, you will find that music and

Festivals Across Tanzania Celebrate Unity Through Culture and Art

Festivals Across Tanzania Celebrate Unity Through Culture and Art

Just as the sun sets over the breathtaking landscapes of Tanzania, vibrant festivals emerge to light up the cultural tapestry of this diverse nation. When you immerse yourself in these celebrations, you initiate on a journey that connects you to the

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Ocean, desert rainfall and a parasitic disease: researchers connect patterns

Ocean, desert rainfall and a parasitic disease: researchers connect patterns

The predictable Atlantic signal can improve researchers’ ability to anticipate changes in leishmaniasis transmission.

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.

30 years since Dolly the sheep was born, where is cloning technology at now?

30 years since Dolly the sheep was born, where is cloning technology at now?

Today, cloning is not a technology that can simply “copy and paste” living things. But it’s brought advances in several fields of science.