The EU has already poured billions of euros into its assistance programs for the Sahel countries. The fundamental principles of this aid need to be rethought if it is to be truly effective.
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Airbnb is taking a very bold step by issuing a multi billion dollar IPO during a global economic slowdown – something that was unthinkable a few years ago.
Beyond recreational consumption, young Nigerians are using cannabis to aid their schooling and work.
J.P Clark’s work moved beyond agitating for justice in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. He was in love with nature.
Millions of miles of fences crisscross the Earth’s surface. They divide ecosystems and affect wild species in ways that often are harmful, but are virtually unstudied.
As ever, civilians are caught in the middle of warring ethnic groups in this strife-torn region of Ethiopia.
While player transfers offer the chance for financial rewards, the pursuit of career progress takes a toll on footballing families.
Twenty years after the first China-Africa forum, the perceptions of ordinary African citizens still need to be better considered in government-to-government interactions.
The International Criminal Court has been called to investigate the shooting of unarmed protesters in Lagos.
A thousand-year-old “mixing” event allowed African cattle - after spending thousands of years confined to certain regions - to diversify and spread.
By unlocking the full potential of rhino ovaries, we hope to produce enough eggs to revive the northern white rhino in the wild.
The gap between predictions of COVID-19 deaths in Africa and what has actually happened is staggering.
Religion has often been a key motivation for philanthropy and economic fairness. Africans in the diaspora champion this.
A new study explores the challenges that pregnant women in megacities such as Lagos face in emergency situations and how the options vary depending on their socioeconomic status.
Regreening Africa works directly with 500,000 households to restore one million hectares of agricultural land.
What are the visions that reflect the diverse values that nature holds for people?
Fellowships should recognise that women may have different responsibilities when it comes to domestic chores and care of the family. This influences their academic opportunities and career choices.
There are over 1,000 lineages of SARS-CoV-2 circulating around the world. Nigerian scientists have found seven in the country and this is important.
A coup may be a quick fix for a problem leader, but history shows that coups beget more coups.
The Africa peace and security posture is not everything it was intended to be, but it is credited with a number of success stories.
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