Economy
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The loud part the IPCC said quietly
You can’t replace fossil fuels with renewables like swapping out a battery. The Global North will also have to drastically reduce its energy use. ... -
Our solidarity as Muslims must be with Qatar’s migrant workers
Oppression and abuse is un-Islamic. We should call on FIFA and Qatar to compensate workers and their families for the abuses they sustained. During ... -
The making of a global port, and the unmaking of a people
Having survived centuries of successive governments, colonialism and war, have Berbera’s dockworkers finally met their match? Somaliland’s dockworkers have been part of the unique ... -
African Stock Market for Beginners: How to Get Good Advice
Diving into the world of African stock markets can be both exciting and rewarding. For newcomers, understanding the landscape and seeking sound guidance is ... -
“I am powerless”: Chinese company mines with impunity in Congo Basin
In January, officials ordered Xiang Jiang Mining to cease operations. Nine months on, the mine is still open and residents are still protesting. Not ... -
Kenya: What future for social assistance under Ruto?
The new president’s manifesto shows awareness of the need for more social assistance but is light on specific commitments. The rising cost of living ... -
“Hotels have stolen our business”: Zim crafts vendors fear loss of lifeline
Hotels in Victoria Falls began selling curios directly to visitors during the pandemic. Local vendors fear it will jeopardise their way of life. Inside ... -
“They want a sample”: Women traders’ perilous cross-border journey
Taking informal routes to bypass checkpoints puts Ugandans at mercy of authorities who demand bribes, steal their wares – and worse. From the town ... -
Will China’s debt cancellations make a difference?
While welcome, Beijing’s debt relief for 17 African countries will likely have more political than economic impact. In mid-August, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs ...
