July 18, 2022
Kenya: Firewood and No Meat - Cost-of-Living Crisis Bites
The inflation diaries: As Kenyans gear up for an Aug. 9 election, rising food and fuel prices have become a major campaign issue Read more »
Nigeria: LGBTQ+ Nigerians Fear Violence After Sharia Court Death Sentence
A Nigerian sharia court's decision to sentence three men to death by stoning for homosexual acts could trigger similar cases in the country's states that apply Islamic law and… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Fear Rising Crime As Food Costs Spike
The inflation diaries: As price rises outstrip salaries, residents worry about sending money to families back home, and avoiding rising violence on the streets Read more »
Africa: As 1.5C Warming Limit Nears, Interest in Sun-Dimming Tech Heats Up
Climate-cooling technology, which mimics the sky-darkening effect of volcanic eruptions, could help rein in global heating and its impacts, say backers, but critics warn it also… Read more »
Africa: Why Is It So Hot? Climate Change Is Here
Heat is the clearest signal of climate change - and deadly heat will get even worse over the next 30 years as we struggle to act Read more »
July 14, 2022
Kenya: Ahead of Kenya Elections, Women Politicians Face More Online Abuse
When Kenyan politician Esther Passaris posted a loving tribute to her late father on Twitter, trolls responded with a barrage of abuse over an accompanying "sexualised" photograph… Read more »
July 13, 2022
Africa: Startups Eye Metaverse, NFTs, to Solve Continent's Economic Woes
Afropolitan, a pan-African digital nation selling NFTs as passports, says it wants to solve African governance issues Read more »
Africa: Elon Musk and Twitter Are At War Over Bots - Here's Why They Matter
Musk has terminated his $44 billion Twitter buyout deal, citing doubts over bot info. But what are bots, and are they all bad? Read more »
Africa: The UN General Assembly Must Back the Right to a Healthy Environment
Recognition of the right to a healthy environment by the UN General Assembly elevates the right to where it belongs: universal recognition Read more »
July 12, 2022
Africa: Can an EU Law Save Children From Harmful Content Online?
The Digital Services Act will crack down on targeted ads and content to better protect children from harmful content on social media Read more »
July 11, 2022
Africa: To Beat Rising Hunger, Africa Needs a Sustainable Food Business
Inefficient markets and limited access to finance and services often lead to waste and loss - but support for small businesses can build local supply chains Read more »
July 06, 2022
Uganda: Illegal River Sand Miners Boost Rising Flood Risk #AfricaClimateCrisis
The illicit trade along the Nyamwamba River is exacerbating flooding as climate change brings more extreme weather Read more »
July 05, 2022
Africa: Companies From Developing Markets Are Crucial to Meet Sustainable Development Goals
If we're serious about achieving these goals, we must pay more attention to companies from emerging and developing economies as their impact is ever growing. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Africa: The Glare of Pride Can Alienate Those Facing Ongoing Violence and Oppression
Pride isn't a celebration for everyone. For those living alongside the threat of violence, attending an event can be an act of extraordinary bravery Read more »
June 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: Drought-Hit Farmers Fear Hunger After Poor Maize Harvest
Drought-ruined crops and a government mandate to sell harvests to the state raise fears of food insecurity Read more »
June 28, 2022
Africa: As Smartphone Use Grows, Users' Trust Wanes
While mobile phone usage has grown consistently, there are also rising concerns about the risk of spam, fraud, and the lack of privacy Read more »
June 27, 2022
Kenya: Online Disinformation Stokes Tensions As Elections Near - Report
Platforms like TikTok, Facebook and Twitter are failing to effectively police abusive content ahead of Kenya's high-stakes election, warn digital rights groups Read more »
Africa: Green Groups Fear Failure On New Global Biodiversity Pact After Sluggish Talks
Lack of progress at Nairobi talks aimed at brokering a global nature deal leave environmentalists frustrated, with much to do ahead of the make-or-break COP15 in December Read more »
June 23, 2022
Africa: Indigenous Peoples Warn of Global Delay On Forest Protection Push #AfricaClimateCrisis
From the Amazon rainforest to Indonesia, indigenous groups see little progress on protecting forests since COP26 climate summit Read more »
Nigeria: LGBTQ+ Nigerians Celebrate Pride Month in Defiance of Anti-Gay Law
YouTuber Victor Emmanuel knows first-hand how tough life is for people who are openly gay in Nigeria, where LGBTQ+ relationships and even same-sex displays of affection are… Read more »
Africa: Energy Charter Treaty Under Fire Over Threat to Global Climate Action
Governments are due to agree reforms to a treaty that allows energy companies to sue states for lost profits and could be used to claim damages if they move to phase out fossil… Read more »
Africa: Abused, Robbed, Shunned, Widows Pay High Price for Spouse's Death
This International Widows Day, I am calling for greater financial help for millions of widows left struggling while grieving and an end to harmful, degrading traditions Read more »
June 22, 2022
Africa: The G7 Should Keep Its Word On Trillions for Developing Countries
Developing country observers gazed on at COP26 when various leaders of wealthy and industrialized G7 countries spoke of aspirations to mobilize the trillions needed in clean… Read more »
Tanzania: Eviction of Maasai Shows Need for Indigenous Rights in Global Nature Pact
In Tanzania, Maasai people are being evicted from their ancestral lands in the name of conservation and economic need - something a new global nature accord cannot allow Read more »
Africa: Trans Athletes Participation in Sport - What's the Debate?
Trans women have been barred from competing in female categories for elite-level swimming and rugby league fixtures, with the prospect of other sports like athletics following… Read more »