West Africa’s trade monitoring system has collapsed – why this is dangerous for food security
Olivier Walther, University of Florida; Andrea Apolloni,...
South Sudan is gearing up for its first election – 3 things it must get right
Luka Kuol, University of Juba - The...
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Africa imports over 70% of its medicines. Making active ingredients locally would change this
Cloudius Ray Sagandira, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research...West Africa’s trade monitoring system has collapsed – why this is dangerous for food security
Olivier Walther, University of Florida; Andrea Apolloni, Cirad, and...Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical
Laura Ferguson, University of Southern California and Bistra Dilkina,...Tanzania’s green gold rush: how avocado waste is hurting farmers and what should be done
Jonas Cromwell, University of Leeds - Avocados have been...Military force isn’t the solution for Lake Chad Basin conflict: the key is rebuilding local economies
Richard Atimniraye Nyelade, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Fatima, a fisherwoman...
- Economy
The Port of Cotonou – Benin’s Gateway to Economic Power in West Africa
The Port of Cotonou — The Gateway To Economic Power...Benin’s Measured Ascent: How a West African Nation Is Building Its Economic Future
By Robert Stales In the narrow, bustling streets of Cotonou,...Algeria’s Energy Crossroads: Balancing Oil Wealth with a Shifting Global Market
In the sunbaked expanses of the Sahara, pipelines stretch...Angola’s Economic Crossroads: Reform, Resilience, and the Road Ahead
By Robert Stales In the wake of decades defined by...Angola’s Oil Era Gives Way to a Bid for Sustainable Growth
From the deepwater rigs of the Atlantic to the...
- Travel
Beyond the Guidebook: Brazzaville, Central Africa’s Overlooked Cultural Capital
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In the heart of the Republic of Congo, where...Sustainable Journeys in Benin: Where Nature and Culture Converge
By Helen Struewn In the early light over West Africa’s...Okavango Delta: Botswana’s Untamed Jewel of Water and Wildlife
In the early morning light, the Okavango Delta shimmers...Wildlife Reserves Reveal Angola’s Diverse Natural Beauty
Across Angola, vast stretches of protected land preserve a...
- Culinary
Flavors of the Forest: Indigenous Ingredients Shaping Modern Congolese Cuisine
In Congo, food is inseparable from the land that...Kenya’s Kitchen: Bold Flavors, Deep Traditions
On a crowded Nairobi street, the aroma of grilled...Akassa: Benin’s Humble Staple with Centuries of Flavor and Tradition
By Jonas Loubin In the bustling markets of Cotonou, the...Seswaa: Botswana’s Hearty Heritage Dish
GABORONE, Botswana — In the warm midday air, a...Biltong: Botswana’s Beloved Cured Meat
In Botswana’s bustling markets, the scent of spice and...
- Culture
The Spirit of Sape: When Congolese Dandyism Becomes Art
In the streets of Brazzaville and Kinshasa, amid the...Banana Leaves and Bold Spices: Pointe-Noire’s Street Food Heritage
On the streets of Pointe-Noire, the Republic of the...From Drums to Dance: The Beating Heart of Benin’s Festivals
Benin, a West African nation with centuries of layered...From Voodoo to Vibrant Markets: Benin’s Cultural and Economic Renaissance
In southern Benin, where the humid air carries the...Religion in Botswana: A Tapestry of Faith and Tradition
GABORONE, Botswana — In Botswana, the rhythm of daily...
- Health
Long COVID: effects on fatigue and quality of life can be comparable to some cancers – new research
Henry Goodfellow, UCL - As of March 2023, the...Cancer care in Africa: translations of key words convey fear and need to change
Hannah Simba, African Population and Health Research Center -...South Africa has a good childhood vaccination system – what’s stopping it from being great
Susan Goldstein, University of the Witwatersrand and Haroon Saloojee,...Rushing or delaying decisions is linked to anxiety and depression in young people – study
Eugene Lee Davids, University of Pretoria - Each day...HIV breakthrough: drug trial shows injection twice a year is 100% effective against infection
Linda-Gail Bekker, University of Cape Town - A large...
- Science
From enormous elephants to tiny shrews: how mammals shape and are shaped by Africa’s landscapes
Ara Monadjem, University of Eswatini Africa is the world’s most...Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
Thomas L. Cherpes, The Ohio State University Diagnoses for sexually...Social media: Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel Social networks have revolutionised the...Data protection is poor for African farmers who use digital services: Kenya and Ghana cases highlight gaps
Heike Baumüller, University of Bonn and Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu,...
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