Solar power: the dark side Traded as environmentally sound, solar power leaves waste that could engulf Africa in the same…
Browsing: Africa in Fact
African conservation: a wake-up call Fixed and polarised attitudes to African conservation remain a major impediment to robust, solution-seeking debate…
Cameroon: culture clash Urbanisation and acculturation in Cameroon are eroding traditional conservation practices that helped maintain the equilibrium of the…
The Sahel: Africa’s Great Green Wall The African Union’s ambitious plans to revitalise the Sahel region face daunting challenges, including…
African media: where to? High data costs, internet shutdowns, fake news and constant technological disruptions are plaguing Africa’s media. Yet…
Digital surveillance: real and present danger Telecommunications snooping has emerged as a fundamental threat to African journalists Many journalists and…
African media: where are the marketers? Marketing is vital in identifying how to monetise not only digital platforms but also…
African governments are using anti-state, false news and cybercrime laws in their attempts to silence journalists Cameroon news anchor Samuel…
The media: no place to hide Journalism is a high-risk job for African reporters, who are often not only undertrained…
Radio: power to the people Terrestrial radio remains the most popular means of accessing news and entertainment in Africa, even…