The Gambia’s Hidden History: How a Tiny River Basin Influenced Colonial Trade and Slavery
Recognising African agency in colonised territories allows us to rethink borders and revise history.
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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.
Racial Stereotypes of African Footballers Persist. A World Cup Is a Good Time to Talk About Them
Africans are often sold as physically strong with raw talent, but lacking in discipline and technical refinement.
Power, Pleasure and Patriarchy: Why the Polygamist on Netflix Is Captivating Viewers
Power and pleasure collide with Black hopes and dreams in the show that has sparked global conversation.
Senegal’s Ruling Alliance Has Split: Will Political Turmoil Follow?
The idea of a ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ is a myth that best serves idealists.
Agriculture in Africa: Science and Research Can’t Make an Impact Without Investment and Good Policies
Science can only change the world when societies decide to give it the means to do so.
Afcon Controversy: What a Sports Law Specialist Says About Senegal Being Stripped of the Title
Caf’s decision to strip Senegal of the title is a textbook case for sports law.
Iran War: What African Countries Can Do to Get through the Crisis and Emerge in a Better Place
The sad truth is that African countries cannot avoid being harmed by the current Gulf war. But they can make efforts to emerge from the crisis in a better place.
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.
Dengue Fever Is a Growing Problem: Why It’s So Hard to Beat With Vaccines
In recent decades, cases have risen sharply in Africa as urbanisation, travel and climate change have expanded mosquito habitats.
DIRCO’s the Hague Group Further Alienates the West
DIRCO’s decision to join its unsavoury partners in The Hague Group in accusing Israel of human rights violations and demanding action – at a time when the United States and Israel are engaged in a war against Iran – is unwise and irresponsible. In times of war, geopolitical dividing lines are drawn more sharply, and […]
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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.
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.
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 Former Election Umpire Has Been Appointed an Ambassador: Why This Is a Red Flag
The appointment raises questions about institutional neutrality and public trust.
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.
Internet Shutdowns Are Increasing Dramatically in Africa – A New Book Explains Why
Internet shutdown affects millions of Africans more and more often and are most prominent during elections or protests.
Coups in Africa: How Democratic Failings Help Shape Military Takeovers – Study
Popular disappointment in elected governments was a prominent trigger for coup makers.
Climate Tipping Points Are Close: Scientists Urge Radical Action Before It’s Too Late
Dangerous climate tipping points will threaten food, water and coastlines. They’re irreversible and only radically accelerated climate action can stop them now.
Toxic Pollution Builds up in Snake Scales: What We Learnt From Black Mambas
Black mambas were found to be indicators of toxic poisons from heavy metals.
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.
Credit Agencies Are Punishing Countries That Don’t Check Their Numbers
Credit rating agencies are now responding to governance failures, not just macroeconomic trends.
Sex Workers in Colonial Senegal Were Policed by France – Book Explores a Racist History
French authorities allowed sex work because they believed brothels could help prevent interracial relationships from developing.