A number of African conflicts are being fueled by competition for dwindling natural resources. At a state level, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan have been engaged in a continuing dispute over fresh water in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Similar issues are playing out across every level of society.
Politics and Society Namibia pulls down German colonial statue after protests – who was Curt von François?
The erasure of indigenous people living in Windhoek before the German colonisers arrived has angered activists.
Politics and Society Nigerians with vitiligo face stigma – a skin doctor calls for better support
The Nigerian government should enact policies and laws against discrimination and stigmatisation for chronic illnesses like vitiligo.
Politics and Society Cartoon: Odinga says President Ruto is a “puppet of the West”
Kenyan politician Raila Odinga has accused President William Ruto of getting too cosy with the West. Odinga said the newly-elected Ruto is a puppet of the West, putting the interests of foreign powers above that of Kenyans.
Arts, Culture and Sport Black Panther in the classroom: how Afrofuturism in a film helped trainee teachers in South Africa
Black Panther and its sequel are more than just good movies: they can be used as teaching tools.
Politics and Society COP27: Blue solutions and opportunities for Africa
The World Bank announced at COP27 that it is pioneering a ‘Blue Economy for Resilient Africa’ Program. The program will work to protect and develop Africa’s ‘blue’ resources and coastal resilience for sustainable stewardship and economic growth.
Politics and Society Could G20 or BRICS be Africa’s route to global influence?
The G20 is more representative, and African Union membership would provide direct access to the world’s largest players.
African identities LGBTIQ learners at risk in South Africa as conservative Christian groups fight plans for safer schools
A small but vocal lobby – some aided by US conservatives – have drawn battle lines around unisex bathrooms and gender pronouns.
Africans rising South African women innovators win big at international Falling Walls Lab
Two South African women have put African innovation on the world map by winning first and second spots at the Falling Walls Lab world finals.