Africa is far from having an ageing farming population. What is missing is a critical mass of skilled, young farmers with access to finance who could drive productivity in farming.
Politics and Society Priest helps struggling Malawians with food parcels
Destitute immigrants receive no help from government and can’t afford to return home.
Politics and Society Côte d’Ivoire and the ‘third-term’ virus
If the AU and ECOWAS reject coups as unconstitutional changes of government, shouldn’t the same apply to third terms?
Arts, Culture and Sport Towards Wakanda – Chadwick Boseman’s passing and the power and limits of Afrofuturism
Both Black Panther and Beyoncé’s Black is King represent a utopian vision of empowerment and connection to Africa.
Politics and Society Kenya’s mental health services receive $1.35M U.S. foundation grant
The Indiana University Center for Global Health announced a $1.35 million grant that will help address mental health in western Kenya for the next three years. The grant seeks to make mental health more accessible in Kenya and the initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Moi Teaching Hospital.
Politics and Society How corruption in South Africa is deeply rooted in the country’s past and why that matters
Corruption has been a constant feature of South African political life for much of the past 350 years; solutions will also take time.
Arts, Culture and Sport Chadwick Boseman – In celebration of a life well lived
Chadwick Boseman: In celebration of a life well lived. An embodiment of service, accomplishment, compassion and modesty.
Arts, Culture and Sport Are lockdown live streams working for South Africa’s musicians?
The live streaming of music events online is full of potential – but right now few artists or hosting venues are earning much from it.
Politics and Society Moral panic over human trafficking is hurting children, says report
State is using anti-trafficking measures “to justify practices that violate” rights. The moral panic is being used by authorities to discourage migrants.