
Reassessing Mandela is a reminder that even the most admired leaders operate within constraints.




Morris Odhiambo’s Weekly Reflections: The desire to dismantle Kenya’s Constitution is not new. Consistent efforts have been made since 2010...














Momentum is growing for the restitution of objects, such as the Benin Bronzes, stolen during colonialism. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.

Hollywood undermines Africa’s struggles, creating a false impression of the continent to please western viewers.

The purpose of term limits is to minimise corruption and open the government to new ideas that could solve national problems.

Migration and displacement are seen as threats and losses, but climate mobility could be a positive adaptation strategy.

Alexandra Ndolo, who has made impressive strides in various European U23 circuits, chose to wear the colours of her fatherland for the fencing World cup in...

Eight countries are projected to be behind 50% of the growth in population over the next three decades. Five are in Africa. the Democratic Republic of...

Richard Calland is the co-author of a hard-hitting report presented at COP27; a compelling research and data-based argument for increased and accelerated climate finance.

“We are not going to allow oil mining to exacerbate our climate change” says environmental activist.

The decision by African ministers of environment to end open waste burning will not only save lives but also open up new income streams.

The UN's climate change summit opened in Egypt with a warning that our planet is "sending a distress signal”. It is disconcerting that developed nations have...