May 23, 2023
Nigeria: Author Arinze Ifeakandu Shines a Light On Gay Nigerian Lives
Nigerian author Arinze Ifeakandu has often dreamed of a society where gay people do not have to hide their love or live in fear of homophobic hate. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Kenya: LGBTQ+ Kenyans and Ugandans Hide From Wave of Homophobic Abuse
LGBTQ+ Kenyans say they are living in fear after a pro-gay court ruling triggered an outpouring of abuse and death threats, while an anti-gay bill in neighbouring Uganda has stoked… Read more »
November 21, 2022
Africa: Why Are LGBTQ+ People Up in Arms Over Qatar's World Cup?
As the World Cup kicks off in Qatar this week, controversy is raging over the decision to hold the mega sporting event in a country where gay sex is a crime. Read more »
September 28, 2022
Africa: Could an Indigenous Funding Boost Revive Stuttering Forest Pact?
A COP26 pledge to halt deforestation is making only slow progress - but more funding on the ground could change that Read more »
Africa: Big Tech and the Right to Know
Transparency of Big Tech firms is important so users can operate in a predictable environment, and know the possibilities and limits on their behaviour online, with clarity on… Read more »
September 27, 2022
Africa: Reform Must Be the Legacy of the Qatar World Cup
As one of the world's greatest sporting spectacles approaches, the hospitality industry still has time to do better by its workers Read more »
September 26, 2022
Africa: COP27 - Here's How to Unlock Continent's Low-Carbon Future #AfricaClimateHope
Private investment is needed for Africa to adopt renewable energy. Here's why that investment makes sense Read more »
South Africa: Teens Skip School to Chase Risky Crypto Dreams
Young South Africans in the townships are drawn to the promise of quick riches with cryptocurrencies, but risk losses and scams Read more »
Nigeria: Transgender Nigerians Fear Proposals to Criminalise Cross-Dressing
Jay Boogie has tens of thousands of fans on Instagram, where she posts sultry images of herself in lingerie and swimwear - but the transgender Nigerian could be jailed for… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: Women Sacrifice Their Health to Shield Families From Spiking Costs
Women are skipping meals, medical appointments and treatments in order to make ends meet as living costs rise worldwide Read more »
September 20, 2022
Africa: How Could Positive 'Tipping Points' Accelerate Climate Action?
As catastrophic climate change tipping points loom, could positive shifts toward green action also be speeding up? Read more »
September 12, 2022
Africa: As Ether Adopts Energy-Saving 'Merge', Will Bitcoin Follow?
Ethereum's imminent shift to the 'proof-of-stake' method looks set to intensify climate pressure on cryptocurrency leader bitcoin Read more »
September 08, 2022
Africa: Queen Elizabeth - the Commonwealth Gay Sex Bans Scrapped Under Her Rule
Commonwealth nations have scrapped colonial-era gay sex bans during Queen Elizabeth's rule Read more »
September 07, 2022
Africa: Rich Nations' No-Show at Climate Summit 'Disappointing' #AfricaClimateCrisis
African leaders will push for more help in meeting billions in shortfalls for climate change adaptation plans at U.N talks Read more »
September 05, 2022
Africa: Prebunking: How to Build Resilience Against Online Misinformation
Rather than debunking misinformation after it's already spread, prebunking - or preemptive debunking - is effective at reducing susceptibility to misinformation at scale. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Africa: Can Our Cities Survive Climate Change?
After a summer of heatwaves, droughts and floods, here's how cities can become more resilient to climate extremes Read more »
South Africa: South African Tech Entrepreneurs Tackle Digital Divide in Townships
Improved internet access, online literacy and new technology tools such as apps for informal traders are helping the poorest Read more »
Africa: Global Turbulence May Spur 'Giant Leap' for Climate Action - Expert
Energy and inflation crises could pave the way for a climate-friendly, fairer future, says environmental scientist Johan Rockström Read more »
August 30, 2022
Africa: Race for Monkeypox Vaccines Exposes Global Health Inequality
Tight supplies have mostly been snapped up by the United States, but some hard-hit nations such as Brazil and Peru still have none Read more »
August 29, 2022
Cameroon: For Refugees in Cameroon, Digital IDs Are a Life Changer
Central African refugees can access education, healthcare and banking with identity cards, but data privacy is vital, say experts Read more »
August 22, 2022
Africa: SOS! Scientists Sound Climate Alarm With Exclamation Mark
Global warming is having a new side-effect - forcing scientific publication to bend their punctuation rules Read more »
August 18, 2022
Uganda: 'We Are Like Animals' - Street Traders Protest Major Crackdown
Kampala authorities have arrested thousands of vendors this year and there is criticism over poor treatment and lack of regulation Read more »
August 17, 2022
East Africa: The Situation As a Ugandan LGBTQ+ Refugee in Kenya Is As Terrible As You Can Imagine
An LGBTQ+ Ugandan refugee now living in Kenya writes of the challenges of trying to find a better life. Read more »
South Africa: Accusing Govt of Inaction, South Africans Use Apps to Get Things Done
EskomSePush alerts users to rolling blackouts while Panda provides spaces to vent their frustrations. Read more »
August 16, 2022
Africa: Rising Period Pad Prices Push Girls Out of School
Period poverty worsens with inflation crisis, as girls trade sex for pads or risk infection by using rags, leaves and cow dung Read more »