She is Africa’s most decorated Olympian of all time. She won seven medals across the 2004 Athens Games and the 2008 Beijing Games.

It has been estimated that up to 50% of people with diabetes will develop damage to their peripheral nerves during their lifetime, and up to 50% will...

This shows that wealthy Africans face lower effective tax rates than average citizens, replicating a trend already demonstrated for the relative tax b...

In separating people by race, apartheid created so-called independent self-governing states known as Bantustans or homelands for African people and th...

The Islamic State’s reputation in Somalia is often overstated. The group has never captured or held large territories.

This conflict can be traced back to historical tensions between the Nuer and Dinka communities, worsened by the 1991 split of the Sudanese People’s Li...

An estimated one million displaced people are grappling with high levels of food insecurity, and thousands of schools remain closed.

The resettlement programme overall is now understood to be part of the government of Rwanda’s approach to climate change adaptation.

Domestic factors within Sudan were the primary triggers for the outbreak of the civil war.

They are additionally subjected to extreme forms of violence that include killings, abductions, mutilations and infanticide.

These tracks are around 140 million years old, from the very beginning of the Cretaceous period when the African and South American tectonic plates we...

It is especially rewarding to see the genetic evidence aligning with the archaeological record.

Dream Count also broadens Adichie’s artistic range – for example, the novel features drug-taking scenes in Abuja, which constitute largely uncharted t...

Over time, Egypt has received more US foreign aid than any other country besides Israel.

The ongoing events in Fentale, as well as the Dofan area to the north, are the most recent in the history of molten material rising to the surface as...

Our findings suggest that these ape-like, small-brained early hominins were eating mostly plants. There was little to no evidence of meat consumption....

East and central Africa, where most elephants once resided, underwent serious losses over this period due to ivory poaching.

She was more than a participant. She was an organising force, an architect of resistance, and a strategist who shaped the fight against colonial rule.

On Tuesday, the Vatican said Pope Francis remains “in good spirits” while he receives medical care and is grateful for the support he has received.

Youssouf is a seasoned diplomat from Djibouti. He is the longest-serving minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of his country (200...

He was also the first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honouring St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century mystic whose love for nature and the po...

Prior research has pointed to the fundamental economic challenges of entrepreneurship in the context of poverty.

In Kenya, Fews Net worked with the National Drought Management Agency and the Kenya Food Security Steering Group to develop regular outlook reports at...

Africa has a huge problem with trying to build some resilience to the effects of climate change, such as floods and drought. Economic development is a...

Our study estimates that it causes approximately 44,000 deaths each year across the 15 countries we examined. That is equivalent to a young woman or g...

Trump has also ordered that birthright citizenship must be limited to the children of certain categories of residents, essentially citizens or those w...

Their mandate is to support the DRC government, a member of the 16-member SADC group, in restoring peace, security and stability.

As part of the informal division of security responsibilities among Western nations, France has long been considered the “gendarme of Africa”.

Musk claims that over time, the Democratic party has moved further to the left, leaving him feeling closer politically to the Republican party.

If the US stayed in the tent under Trump, its negotiators could, for example, agitate to weaken any deals struck at future COP meetings. We saw such t...

The evictions have become more frequent, more violent and more widespread under Samia Suluhu Hassan, who assumed the presidency in 2021.

As the courts have made clear, the government cannot use national security as a justification to violate people's fundamental rights.

Groups such as Islamic State and al-Qaeda are committed to the establishment of these states, denouncing democratic governance.

IDHTBTW warns readers of the disasters that will ensue if we continue on the path of using natural resources irresponsibly.

In some countries, political parties voluntarily adopt rules and regulations to promote gender equality and women’s participation.

We are researchers with over 50 years of combined experience in conservation, big cat ecology, and the complexities of people and wildlife living toge...

The vaccine was deployed during the 2018-2020 Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo under emergency use authorisation.

Besigye was abducted in Nairobi on 16 November 2024. A few days later, he was arraigned in a military court in Uganda. He is a civilian.

For a decade Rhodes University’s Allan Gray Centre for Leadership Ethics has been developing a course called IiNtetho zoBomi, which translates from is...

The tree is native to at least 37 countries in Africa and two in the Arabian Peninsula.

Evidence emerging in the literature suggests that genetic risk factors significantly contribute to the development of prostate cancer.

Mahama’s 2024 victory gives him a chance to repair his legacy as the only president to have been voted out after one term.

Agroecology is a promising way forward in addressing Africa’s worsening food crisis.

Kenya’s former Deputy President styles himself as a “son of the Mau Mau”. Before his impeachment, he was increasingly vocal about the injustices faced...

With a strong Christian faith, she remains a traditional role model. She believes in strict regulations of highly limited abortion and is no friend of...

The militant group Harakat al-Shabaab, as it refers to itself, arose out of Ethiopia’s Somali regional state 18 years ago.

The US’s obsessive anti-communism, which escalated in the era of Senator Joseph McCarthy, at times took lethal forms when governments or leaders were...

The canal changed global trade in dramatic ways. It brings US$5 billion to Egyptian coffers each year, although it is unclear who exactly benefits fro...

Russia’s distraction and weakening support for the Assad government partly explains the opportunity seized by the HTS and SNA coalitions.

The “forever chemicals” don’t break down easily in the environment. They accumulate in organisms over time, moving up the food chain.

The museum, in the midst of the warzone and in an area controlled by the RSF, has suffered from the “fog-of-war”. This means that very little clear in...

Much progress has been made during the 30 years in the fight against HIV/Aids. An HIV diagnosis is no longer the death sentence it was in the 1990s.

West Africa’s recent string of coups can only be understood in the long view of postcolonial history. The military regimes of the past were brutally i...

In many places, women are the primary caregivers for children, the sick or the elderly, as well as being responsible for cooking and cleaning in the h...

The opposition coalition's win was a clear sweep. No candidates from the outgoing government were elected; it’s what’s referred to as a 60-0.

Masisi faced accusations of tribalism, favouring people from his southern region in government appointments. He was accused of interfering in judicial...

In recent years, a series of climate-fuelled disasters and extreme events, from Australia’s bushfires to Spain’s floods, have wrought havoc around the...

Climate change policies must address women’s unique challenges. By focusing on improving women’s capabilities – meaning their opportunities – it is po...

Kiir and Machar signed a peace agreement in September 2018 between the government and numerous opposition groups.

The larvae of the Kenyan lesser mealworm can chew through polystyrene and host bacteria in their guts that help break down the material.

The comparatively simple designs of electric vehicles provide an opportunity for sub-Saharan Africa to move away from accepting second-hand vehicles a...

Moral incentives could stem from the pride in ensuring that bushmeat is handled and sold in a way that reduces health risks.

Boko is a human rights lawyer who is considered a social democrat. He read law at the University of Botswana and at Harvard Law School.

Nyathi was a living library and archive of Zimbabwean history, cultural practices and African philosophy.

The effects of climate change are causing unprecedented floods, drought and other disasters across Africa. Yet it is becoming more difficult for Afric...

Here are five things that are important to understand about the timing of the election outcome in Pennsylvania.

With advancements in biotechnology, we’re also able to modify and edit genes to fortify plants or enable them to resist pests.

When it comes to TB infections the WHO African and European regions have made the most progress: a reduction of 24% in Africa and 27% in Europe.

IMF members can vote to create new issuances of special drawing rights.

Mozambique stands at a critical point. The new president must confront the deep-rooted challenges with determination and comprehensive reforms.

Women and children in the villages knew they were under constant watch from the colonial state and its guards.

Historically, presidents have fired their deputies. But the adoption of a new constitution in 2010, saw the introduction of a process for impeachment...

Kenya’s new approach brings challenges that demand strategic management, adequate funding and close collaboration with key stakeholders.

The mouth (oral cavity) is the first port of entry to the rest of the body and is home to a complex and diverse community of microorganisms, known as...

Members of the "Gran Grif" gang wielded assault rifles and massacred dozens of people near Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, forcing thousands to flee.

A substantial reason for the lack of progress in building sustainable peace is that the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement has holes in it.

Those with permanent seats and veto power (Russia and China, the US, the UK and France) are reluctant to share it, for fear of diluting their own inte...

Developing countries have been paying bondholders a premium to compensate them for providing financing to borrowers that are perceived to be risky.

Childhood vaccines are most effective when they are administered to children at the right age, and with the recommended dosage, as children are suscep...

The differences between how boys and girls are affected are important considerations in building appropriate and effective psychosocial support progra...

Whistleblowers have previously been targeted by public organisations for releasing information in an unprocedural manner.

Previous governments were warned against a government-led approach to reforms as it alienates other stakeholders.

Of the top 10 countries with high Schengen visa rejection rates in 2022, seven were from Africa. Among these were Algeria, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria and...

The government’s efforts to disarm pastoralists are often futile because of the porous border.

PM Abiy Ahmed is prioritising grand projects designed to attract foreign direct investment to Ethiopia.

Looting art in times of wars was not new. What made European colonial looting distinctive, though, was that the loot-filled a specific institution, th...

While creating space for self-reflection, it also gives voice to voiceless communities and concerns around capitalism and climate change.

The outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and the World Health Organisati...

Africa needs a concerted approach towards China and all of its so-called strategic partnerships. The AU Commission should negotiate and set the overal...

There doesn’t appear to be an end to the conflict any time soon. Various efforts to hold peace talks have failed.

No cases of paralytic polio have been reported in Gaza. But detecting the virus in wastewater is concerning nonetheless.

In addition, children in any outbreak setting are already vulnerable given their immature and still-developing immune systems, especially under the ag...

Local governments recognise the significance of migrants’ contributions. In an era of fiscal constraints, thriving migrant businesses, particularly in...

Kenya’s maize production between 2020 and 2022 averaged almost 3.4 million tonnes per year. To meet its 4 million tonne annual consumption, it has bee...