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Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical

Laura Ferguson, University of Southern California and Bistra Dilkina, University of Southern California Globally, nearly half of the deaths of children under five years are...

European Commission announces €545 million package to scale up renewables in Africa

New York - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled today a €545 million Team Europe package to accelerate Africa's clean energy transition. This announcement,...

Joseph Kabila is on trial for treason in the DRC. What the case against the former president is all about

Jonathan Beloff, King's College London The Congolese military court has accused former president Joseph Kabila of treason, corruption, war crimes and supporting the March 23...

The global health system can build back better after US aid cuts – here’s how

Jonathan E. Cohen, University of Southern California - Steep cuts in US government funding have thrown much of the field of global health into...

Uganda’s land eviction crisis: do populist state measures actually fix problems?

Rose Nakayi, Makerere University and Jörg Wiegratz, University of Leeds - Populism is rife in various African countries. This political ideology responds to and...

Kenya’s Kitchen: Bold Flavors, Deep Traditions

On a crowded Nairobi street, the aroma of grilled meat rises into the evening air, mingling with the spice of fresh chilies and the...

From Voodoo to Vibrant Markets: Benin’s Cultural and Economic Renaissance

In southern Benin, where the humid air carries the scent of woodsmoke and the murmur of market traders, the country’s past and present converge....

The Port of Cotonou – Benin’s Gateway to Economic Power in West Africa

The Port of Cotonou — The Gateway To Economic Power For Benin In West Africa In terms of economics, realizing what the Port of Cotonou means...

Akassa: Benin’s Humble Staple with Centuries of Flavor and Tradition

By Jonas Loubin In the bustling markets of Cotonou, the air is thick with the scent of simmering sauces, grilled fish, and freshly milled corn....

Youth and Politics in Benin: A Generation Reshaping the Nation’s Future

In the crowded streets of Cotonou, the sound of motorbike engines blends with the steady murmur of political debate. Across university courtyards, internet cafés,...

From Drums to Dance: The Beating Heart of Benin’s Festivals

Benin, a West African nation with centuries of layered history, holds its traditions close. Here, cultural festivals are not simply seasonal spectacles; they are...

Benin is building a theme park to remember slavery – is history up for sale?

Dominique Somda, University of Cape Town - The Marina Project is a vast memorial and tourist complex under construction in Ouidah, a coastal town...

Exploring the Heart of Burkinabé Cuisine: The Timeless Appeal of To

In the sun-baked courtyards of Burkina Faso’s villages, where iron pots simmer over charcoal fires and the scent of ground grains drifts on the...

Dahomey: timely repatriation documentary gives a literal voice to Benin’s stolen objects

Njabulo Chipangura, University of Manchester - Dahomey, a new documentary film from the award-winning French director Mati Diop, follows the unconditional restitution process of...

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