African Arguments
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The best African books of 2023
Once more, African writers from the continent and diaspora have provided us some literary gems. Our top novels of 2023, in no particular order. ... -
City lights, silent nights: Memories of hiding in Nairobi’s labyrinth
I can still recall my very first glimpse of Nairobi, its neon lights and deafening bustle. It returns to me with a tinge of ... -
Five maddening facts about climate finance
New in-depth analysis finds that less than one-third of donors’ commitments have actually been dispersed for climate projects. The injustices of climate change are ... -
COP28 just about put food systems on the climate agenda. Now we build
Though the talks’ long overdue focus on food and agriculture ultimately disappointed, it provides a starting point for future action and advocacy. At COP28 ... -
“It’s really very unjust”: Egypt’s chief climate negotiator dissects COP28
Mohamed Nasr, who formerly headed the COP27 presidency team, looks back at the outcomes from COP28 and what they mean for Africa. Last month, ... -
COP28’s failures on adaptation leave Africa adrift
The long-awaited Global Goal on Adaptation puts Africa at the periphery of an agenda that’s central to its development. As the frequency and intensity ... -
Ep 4: Migration and Displacement in African Cities
Constant Cap, Rebecca Enobong Roberts and Taibat Lawanson examine the gaps in planning and policy around urban migration. Curated Conversations · Season 1, Episode ... -
The Congo Basin got a crucial boost at COP28. Now we must build on it
Away from the headlines, announcements on deforestation and protecting the DRC’s rainforests laid important groundwork for future action. Although it didn’t dominate the headlines ... -
From Yom Kippur to the Abraham Accords: How Israel procured Africa’s good graces
After decades in diplomatic deep-freeze, how did Israel become one of Africa’s best friends? Africa’s polyvalent response to the latest flare-up of the Israel-Palestine ...
