Meet the 10 brave African climate and environmental activists who are taking decisive action in their communities and mobilising citizens in rallying for inclusive and just climate action.
Politics and Society The coal price has skyrocketed in 2021 – what does it mean for net zero?
At the bottom of our carbon fears is a big black problem.
Politics and Society US bases in Africa and the future of African unity
The military presence of the United States in Africa is strategic and enduring. It ensures a fragmented continent, easily pliable to the West’s interests and a convenient site for the ‘new Cold War’.
Politics and Society An interview with Hopewell Chin’ono
Journalist says reporters in Zimbabwe live in fear of arrest.
Politics and Society New global biodiversity goals must take these key lessons into account
The global biodiversity framework will provide goals and targets to stem and reverse the decline in nature until 2050.
Arts, Culture and Sport World Cup every 2 years: Pinnick supports Lekjaa
The prospect of the World Cup being played more frequently is gaining ground in the world’s football governing bodies.
Politics and Society This Is Africa presents: Balancing with earth — A humans and nature coexistence storytelling series
In a storytelling collaboration with African Crossroads, This Is Africa explores what relationships Africans have with their environment zooming in on efforts to better the interconnection and interaction between humans and nature. Inspecting through a climate lens, the series juxtaposes everyday life and eco-friendly rituals on the continent that have seen the survival of our species, lands and oceans as we know them over centuries. Our coverage will delve into the Climate action scene, highlighting injustices on the larger African continent, local communities and individuals in urban, semi-urban, and rural settings across Africa. The collection of feature stories, essays, cartoons and illustrations brings together different experiences, initiatives and perspectives on human-nature coexistence as we strive for Climate Justice for all.
Politics and Society UN report on nutrition gives Africa food for thought
Food security levels are no longer improving globally, and the trend for Africa is especially worrying.
Politics and Society Insights for African countries from the latest climate change projections
The report projects an increase in mean temperatures and hot extremes across the continent. Worryingly the rate of temperature increase across the continent exceeds the global average.