Photo essay: Somaliland Over the past 25 years, Somalia has experienced a cycle of protracted droughts. During the…
Browsing: Africa in Fact
Agro-ecology enterprises are helping to cushion African farmers and smallholders against climate change, improve nutrition and generate income. Chirping birds…
African women and girls in poor communities, forced to walk long distances to fetch water, run the daily risk of…
Land invasions and illegal development threaten the source of water to Zimbabwe’s capital. Once referred to as the “Sunshine City”…
Solar power: the dark side Traded as environmentally sound, solar power leaves waste that could engulf Africa in the same…
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…
