April 19
Africa: How the EU Spends Big Beyond Its Borders to Keep Migrants At Bay
What's the context? The European Union is paying countries outside its borders to stem migration - how much is it spending and will it work? Read more »
January 29
Africa: How New Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills in Africa Expand Crackdown On Rights
LONDON, Jan 29 (Openly) - Despite the decriminalisation of same-sex relations in Mauritius in 2023, rights groups warn that new laws being considered in several African countries… Read more »
January 18
Africa: Pride Pays - Report Shows LGBTQ+ Inclusion Can Boost Profits
Being transparent about LGBTQ+ corporate inclusion and staffing could lead to better company profitability, according to a report published on Thursday. Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: LGBTQ+ Rights in Africa 2023 - Progress and Setbacks
Across Africa, while court verdicts ensured rights for LGBTQ+ people in Kenya and Namibia, countries such as Uganda and Ghana doubled down on anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Africa: World Aids Day - What Impact Has 20 Years of U.S. Funding Had On HIV/Aids
In the 20 years since U.S. President George W. Bush launched the world's biggest investment to fight HIV/AIDS, the fund has had a "dramatic and life-saving impact", UNAIDS U.S.… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Africa: The Colonial Legacy of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws in Africa
Namibia's High Court will rule next May in a case that could see the southern African country overturn a colonial-era ban on same-sex relations. Read more »
September 29, 2023
Africa: Why Is U.S. Funding for HIV/Aids Relief in Africa Under Threat?
Vital U.S. funding from the U.S to support millions of people in Africa living with HIV/AIDS is under threat after false claims the money was being used to fund abortions 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 »
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 »
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 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 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 »
August 15, 2022
Africa: Besides AI, Regulation Key to Fight Mis/Disinformation
While AI has a crucial role to play in controlling what is seen online, government regulations play an important part in determining how such methods are to be used Read more »
August 11, 2022
Africa: Conversational AI: Africans Disproportionally Disadvantaged
Any views expressed in this opinion piece are those of the author and not of Thomson Reuters Foundation. Read more »