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.
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World Cup History: A Timeline of Africa’s Greatest Moments on the Field
Ten pivotal moments that tell the story of how African football transformed itself.
The Rhythms That Broke Bashir: How Sudan’s Music Shaped a Revolution
Music created the networks, identities and spaces of trust that made collective political action possible in Sudan’s 2019 revolution.
Morocco’s Hidden History: Archaeology, DNA and Carbon Dating Rewrite the Story of the Ancient World
New research shows northwest African communities actively shaped connections and exchange between many cultures.
Fossil Fuels Still Dominate in Africa’s Electricity Future – Study Tracks 3,139 Power Plants
Africa is rapidly expanding electricity generation, but new research shows energy planning must also account for water scarcity and carbon dioxide emissions.
Sudan Peace: The Shadow of the Al-Bashir Regime Looms Over Talks
A new peace initiative has put the future of Sudan’s Islamist movement at the centre of post-war politics.
Africa’s Climate Crisis Is a Legal Crisis Too: What Are States’ Duties Under Human Rights Law?
A landmark climate case before the African Court asks what African states must do to protect human rights, phase out fossil fuels, and tackle climate change.
In Sudan, a Migrant Community Reveals a Resistance to Malaria: The Genetic Study Helping Shape Medicine
Understanding genetics can help explain differences in disease susceptibility across populations, informing medical research and public health strategies.
“Zombie Deal” Revival Slammed as Cape Town Is “Sold Off” to Developers
The DA-run City is bending the rules to accommodate a favoured few. We are being asked to breathe life into a 17-year-old "Helen Zille Zombie Deal" that has already died three times.
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South Africa’s Gig Economy Workers Set to Get More Protection Under Planned Labour Law Reforms
South Africa is proposing to extend labour and social protections to platform workers.
Warships as Diplomats: How the South African Navy Is Tasked With Building Ties With Other Nations
The presence of a warship can be the most tangible and visible sign of bilateral and multilateral friendships.
Why African Coup Leaders Often Turn On the People Who Supported Them
Once in power, military rulers have little incentive to share authority.
Government’s Failure Leaves Sa’s Automotive Industry in Crisis and Erodes Investor Confidence
The future of Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) – and with it more than 4 000 jobs and tens of thousands of positions throughout the automotive value chain – hangs in the balance due to government’s ongoing failure to take decisive action by making essential policy adjustments for the automotive industry. Volkswagen has unequivocally stated that […]
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Afcon Drama: What Went Wrong and What Went Right at the Continent’s Biggest Football Cup in Morocco
The 2026 Afcon’s on-field disturbances should not take away from its accomplishments.
Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland Is About Political Alliances, Not Legal Principles
While Israel’s recognition of Somaliland alters the board, it doesn’t end the game.
Arrow Tips Found in South Africa Are the Oldest Evidence of Poison Use in Hunting
The discovery that small stone arrow tips were treated with plant poison 60,000 years ago means that ancient African hunters were capable of complex thinking.
Global Power Shifts Are Playing Out in the Red Sea Region: Why This Is Where the Rules Are Changing
The Red Sea region has become a showcase of the new alliances shaping global power and influence.
This One Resource Shapes Power and Security in Africa
Control over water underpins national security, economic stability and social wellbeing, as disputes over rivers from southern Africa to the Nile show.
Open Secrets to Face Armoured Vehicle Company in Court
The case may have important implications for freedom of expression
How a Sudanese University Kept Learning Alive During War
For universities, investing in flexible systems is a matter of survival.
How Disaster-Ready Are African Countries? Some Progress, but Also Huge Gaps
Some countries are making progress but others still face the challenge of weak coordination.
Refugee Protection in Egypt: What’s Behind the Return Train to Sudan
Egypt has hosted more Sudanese refugees than any other country since the start of the 2023 civil war.
Ethiopia’s Mega Dam Has Taken 14 Years to Build: What It Means for the Nile’s 11 River States and Why It’s So Controversial
Egypt and Sudan’s insistence on keeping their historical water shares cannot be considered equitable and reasonable.
Armed Banditry Is Becoming a Crisis in Nigeria: Why Fixing the Police Is Key
The fragile state of Nigeria’s police contributes to the persistence of insecurity, particularly banditry, in the northern region.