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Art stolen from African kingdoms is a knowledge system plundered by colonialists, who must take historical responsibility.
A community centred approach is key to making headway in the battle against illegal mining
Experts share their insights into Nigeria’s flooding challenge and steps needed to alleviate their worst effects.
Even by conservative estimates, Mozambique’s snakebite figures are far higher than previously thought.
A modern port raises Puntland’s stake within the fragmented political landscape of Somalia and prevents traders from seeking alternatives.
The city’s street trading management approach is mainly restrictive. Relocations, harassment and confiscation of of traders’ stock are common.
South Africa was once a leader in tobacco use control but has since fallen behind, and smoking prevalence has steadily increased.
La présidentielle de 2024 s'annonce très disputée et représente un enjeu de taille pour les Sénégalais qui resteront les maîtres du jeu.
Putting students at the centre of their learning is a powerful tool for decolonising the classroom.
Al-Shabaab’s evolution over nearly two decades has been centred around three major goals.
Small-scale farmers find it difficult to commercialise and add value to the food chain.
The oceans bordering West African countries are in grave danger from pollution; checking further degradation is crucial for human survival.
The president has used coup rumour to get rid of anti-reform elements in government, and consolidate his power ahead of 2025 elections
Nigeria’s Afrobeats stars love to identify with Fela’s activism and music - but their tributes are becoming opportunistic and empty.
Ghana’s sovereign risk has been downgraded to near junk status by ratings agencies in recent times.
Controversial South African band Die Antwoord illustrates the power relations that make cultural appropriation and blackface so damaging.
Cannabis consumption erodes mental well-being and has adverse effects on school, work, and social life.
Financial support for science and research in Nigeria remains pathetic. This has led to the deterioration in the quantity and quality of trained virologists at universities.
Smuggling in Uganda’s West Nile region is seen as an act of defiance – a way to make ends meet in the face of perceived state neglect.
The mega dam in Jinja was meant to give Uganda energy independence, but this was constrained by Britain’s agricultural interests in Egypt.
Fossils of a giant killer mosasaur have been discovered, alongside the fossilised remains of its prey.
The ritual site becomes a communal classroom where songs and dances teach history, impart values and preserve cultural identity.
Pregnant women attending antenatal care should be asked about cooking fuels and given help to minimise prenatal biomass exposure to reduce low birth weight in Nigeria.
Royal women play important roles in succession disputes, such as the naming of King Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu’s heir.