February 06
Sierra Leone: FGM in Sierra Leone - What Can Be Done to End It?
Female genital mutilation is prevalent in Sierra Leone, with rights advocates concerned about its impact on women and girls. Read more »
September 14, 2023
Africa: Africa Needs Peace to Hit SDGs
Conflict, climate change and a lack of access to basic services hinder Africa's progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To achieve lasting success, experts… Read more »
August 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Election - Why the Youth Vote Matters
Young people in Zimbabwe, including many first-time voters, could determine the election winner. But is Jamaican dancehall music enough to win them over? Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Population Boom - Path to Poverty or Prosperity?
Nigeria's population is growing at an exponential rate. Harnessing the potential of youth is possible if the right measures are taken, experts say. Otherwise, the country's… Read more »
July 05, 2023
West Africa: Canary Island Migrant Route to Spain Proves Deadly Again
Dozens of people have drowned or disappeared in the past weeks crossing from West Africa to the Canary Islands as Spain and Morocco attract criticism for slow sea rescues. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Mali: Mali Voters Approve Changes to Constitution in Referendum
The amendments are expected to facilitate a transition to civilian leadership in the junta-ruled West African country. Observers voiced concerns over last week's referendum, saying… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Africa: What Role Do European Volunteers Play in Africa?
European volunteers pay vast sums of money to organizations that claim to fight poverty in Africa. But, instead of doing good for the community, some reinforce stereotypes. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Africa: Africa Goes E-Mobile in a Bid to Curb Emissions
Motorcycles with swap batteries and buses with solar panels on their roofs: African innovators have been working on ideas that support the climate, the local population and promote… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Cameroon: Cameroonians Return to Wood Amid Gas Shortage #AfricaClimateCrisis
A shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Cameroon's main cities is forcing urbanites to use firewood to cook their food. This is bad news for both people and the environment. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Says Drought Killed Over 200 Elephants This Year #AfricaClimateCrisis
Scores of other wildlife have died since February as Kenya battles its worst drought in 40 years. The failure of four consecutive rain seasons has devastated East Africa. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Africa: Oxfam - Acute Hunger Has Surged in Climate Hot Spots #AfricaClimateCrisis
As poorer countries suffer the most from extreme weather, the charity has slammed major polluting countries in the West over a "stark demonstration of global inequality." Read more »
September 24, 2022
Mali: Mali's Military PM Maiga Lashes Out At France and UN
Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maiga said the country had been "stabbed in the back" by Paris following the withdrawal of French troops. He also slammed UN chief Antonio Guterres… Read more »
May 24, 2018
Tanzania: Country's Biggest Wildlife Reserve Under Threat
Despite major backlash from conservationists, the Tanzanian government plans to start building a hydropower dam inside a UNESCO-protected wildlife reserve this July. More than 2.6… Read more »
May 23, 2017
East Africa: Drought Crisis in the Horn of Africa
The humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa is worsening as millions of people face hunger and illness. Aid organizations are struggling to stabilize the situation. Read more »