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Many of the temperatures presently being recorded in Africa, and those projected in the next decade, are already close to the limits of human survival, or “liveability”.
It is important that herbal medicine be checked for its safety, its potential to treat particular ailments, and to ascertain its chemical components.
Nigeria can pull off its newly introduced digital currency but there are concerns that must be addressed for its smooth operations.
He is the first writer from sub-Saharan Africa to lift the Prix Goncourt, one of the book world’s most important prizes. And his win matters.
At COP26 in Glasgow everyone was committed to saving the planet, but there were highly divergent views about how to do it.
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Saving African forests is a global concern and needs prioritisation.
“Fat cakes” are incredibly popular in cities and townships across sub-Saharan Africa. But they are also unhealthy because of their high carbohydrate content.
It’s not clear how health claims could be substantiated, enforced or understood, but there are other ways to encourage healthy food choices.
A post-pandemic healthcare service in Ghana and beyond may usefully incorporate elements of mobile health programmes.
The majority of front page reports were negative in tone, seeing very little possibility for individual agency and self-efficacy. This can amplify public anxiety and fear.
Contrary to the government’s promises of prosperity, Kenya’s mega-railway is heading down the wrong track of development.
After years of pressure, western countries are finally returning the Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. What's next?
Will white South Africa ever give up part of its privilege? This is the contentious issue at the heart Damon Galgut’s Booker Prize-winning novel.
It’s important for South Africans to understand the options and risks before they dip into their retirement savings.
Influential international actors like the World Bank and the IMF should focus on expanding social protection rather than focusing on eliminating the informal economy.
Benin’s new abortion law will take a woman’s educational, professional and material situation into consideration.
Tea growers in Malawi and Kenya wanted site-specific climate information to help them manage and plan their farming practices to maximise yield and quality.
While promoting better risk reduction is always sensible, it leads to a tendency for disaster management systems to lean heavily on experience and systems designs of other countries
The countries share related populations, economies, ecologies and epidemiologies. This interconnectedness highlights challenges and opportunities for more effective malaria control across the region.
The focus of the government seems to be about how many people can get vaccinated rather than ensuring the greatest protection against severe disease and deaths.
The 2021 local government elections signals widespread disillusionment with representative democracy that only a sea change in service delivery can fix.
The dismantling of the liberation armies and that of the apartheid state was managed badly. It left in its wake thousands of angry veterans who felt betrayed.
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South Africa has a vaccine supply, but the challenge is using the doses effectively before they expire.
The South African Malaria Control Programme is one of the few on the continent that is entirely funded by government. The stable source of funding has allowed for steady malaria control interventions.