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.
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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.
Global Demand for Shea Butter Is Growing: But It’s Not All Good News for the Women Who Collect the Nuts
Competition for shea trees is rising in west Africa, leaving the poorest women collectors with less access and fewer gains.
Nigeria’s 2027 Election Can Set a Model for Disability Inclusion. Here’s How
Nigeria has made some progress on voting rights for citizens with disabilities. But gaps persist.
Celebrities Are Dealing with Mental Illness Stigma Behind Closed Doors – Why Speaking up Matters
Celebrity stories show that prayer plays a central role in how celebrities and Ghanaians cope with mental illness.
US Air Strikes in Northern Nigeria: Possible Windfalls, as Well as Dangers
US military intervention could strengthen Nigeria’s fight against insurgency in the short term but also risks unintended consequences.
Apongo Was a Rebel Leader in Jamaica – A Diary Entry Sheds Light on His West African Origins
The search for Apongo is a small part of historians’ ongoing work to recreate the lives of Africans taken in the transatlantic slave trade.
Africa’s hidden stillbirth crisis
Africa accounts for half of all stillbirths globally. Stronger data systems will drive smarter strategies and save lives.
Africa Has a Debt Crisis: Momentum From G20 in South Africa Can Help Find Solutions
South Africa can continue to advocate for its G20 presidency priorities beyond its 2025 term.
Nigeria’s New Terror Threat: JNIM Is Spreading but It’s Not Too Late to Act
Given its strength and capabilities, the extremist group JNIM poses an existential threat to Nigeria.
Strokes Are on the Rise in Africa: Why the Continent Needs Its Own Care Guidelines
Despite the rising burden of stroke across Africa, there is no continent-wide framework or standardised protocol for stroke management.
Nigeria’s Government Is Using Digital Technology to Repress Citizens. A Researcher Explains How
Local conflict and development needs drive the demand for digital authoritarianism technologies.
Ghana’s Banks Are Not Lending Enough to Sectors Where It Matters Most
Ghanaian bank lending to agriculture and manufacturing is in decline
China and the US Are in a Race for Critical Minerals. African Countries Need to Make the Rules
The competition for Africa’s critical minerals between China and the West presents an opportunity.
Palm Trees in Africa Are in Decline: These Botanists Made a Plan to Do Something About It
Palms play a vital role in food, culture and livelihoods. A new pan-African network aims to study, protect and conserve the continent’s unique and rare palm trees.
Economic Sanctions Need a Rethink: Evidence Shows They Raise Food Prices and Hurt the Poor Most
While sanctions aim to punish regimes, they often punish citizens instead.
Why Nigeria’s Power Supply Isn’t Affordable and Reliable
Nigeria’s electricity reforms look solid on paper, but the real-world results still lag.
Uganda’s Signed a Deal with the US to Take Asylum Seekers – What’s Behind It and What’s at Stake
The US is not alone in its attempts to send asylum seekers to countries in Africa.
Should African Countries Lower the Voting Age to 16?
Would lowering the voting age to 16 enhance young people’s participation in the political processes that affect their lives?