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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.
Training Young People for Jobs: Insights From 9 African Countries on What’s Missing
Youth employment programmes need to be built around real jobs, capable institutions and the young people they are meant to serve.
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.
Shopping for God in Lagos: What Is Chrislam?
To secure health and wealth, many people combine elements from different religious traditions. One such movement is Chrislam.
Kenyans Living in Towns Are Farmers Too: What This Means for Rural Landscapes
The increasing control of rural agricultural land by urban residents has implications for rural people and spaces.
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.
Anti-foreigner Violence in South Africa Is Easily Sparked: What Hasn’t Been Done to Deal With It
Several key actions that could help are not yet on the table, including mobilising other political parties as well as civic society to fight anti-foreigner hysteria.
Ghana Wants Learner-Centred Classrooms – But Many Teachers Still Favour Old Methods
Teachers do not simply implement curriculum reforms exactly as policymakers design them.
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.
Blaming Immigrants for Our Problems Is a Fool’s Game
Lives will not be improved by vigilante action, mass deportations and expressions of hatred
Ghana’s Transport System Is Chaotic: How It Can Move More People With Fewer Vehicles – Research
As cities grow, it would be better to have more efficient, higher-capacity transport than more vehicles on the road.
The IMF Enjoys Preferred Creditor Status: Why It Shouldn’t Be the Judge When It Comes to Other Lenders
The IMF is not a neutral arbiter on any discussions relating to preferred creditor status. It is itself a direct beneficiary of the creditor hierarchy.
South Africans Want Solar Power but They Worry Panels Will Be Stolen – Study
Solar energy can cut costs and pollution for South African households, but fear of theft holds people back. Shared mini-grids offer a safer, affordable alternative.
Disputes Over Africa’s Ocean Resources: Here’s What Could Help Avoid Them
As ocean uses expand, it will be necessary to reduce disputes because they disrupt the environmental sustainability and equity central to a blue economy.
Africa’s Electric Motorbike Future Can Be Built Locally and Powered by Solar – Our 6,000KM Ride Shows What’s Possible
Research suggests a shift to electric mobility is technically and economically feasible.
The Transatlantic Slave Trade Is the Gravest Crime Against Humanity – Why the UN Declaration Matters
Ghana’s resolution represents a decisive step in an ongoing effort of historical reclamation and political transformation.
Heatwaves Will Be Worst for Rural Parts of Africa – New Model Shows Tens of Millions Face Dangerous Warming by 2100
By 2100, rural African dwellers will be exposed to dangerous levels of heat nearly twice as high as those in urban areas.
Hunger Crisis Is Set to Get Worse in West and Central Africa – Why and What to Do About It
Millions of people in west Africa and the Sahel region face starvation.
Disability and Access to Justice in Four African Countries: Strong Laws, Weak in Practice
Structural barriers such as inaccessible infrastructure and lack of transport options affect South Africa’s reputation as a disability-friendly country.
Africa’s Militaries Have Always Relied on Imported Weapons: Why a Shift to Homegrown Defence Is Now Under Way
Across Africa, governments are finding ways to reduce dependence on foreign arms suppliers and building capabilities they can control, maintain and adapt.
Africa’s Public Finances Are in a Mess: A New Book Explains Why and What to Do
Public finance is the means through which societies either raise living standards or entrench dependence.
Activists in Ghana Are Forcing Extractive Firms to Account for the Harm They Cause – Corporate Abuse Study
Civil-society organisations are changing Ghana’s accountability landscape.
Clergy Wives in Ghana Can Be Powerful – But It Takes Constant Bargaining With Men
Ghanaian clergy wives constantly bargain for space.