Society
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The climate crisis tinderbox in northern Cameroon
Amid growing resource scarcities, dozens have died and tens of thousands have been displaced by fighting triggered by a cow drowning. Last August, two ... -
Can indigenous African languages help with children’s speech therapy?
This author says yes. Carol Baingana had been working as a speech and language therapist for children with autism when the Covid-19 pandemic struck ... -
Lake Victoria locals blame companies for mysterious mass fish die-offs
Governments blame a range of factors for tonnes of dead fish washing up. Local fisherman and environment officers blame polluting industries. Richard Wandukwa, a ... -
We cannot keep leaving women with disabilities behind in leadership
I know first-hand the difference that having women at the table can make. “Women hold up half the sky, but they usually do not ... -
No one knows if crime in Malawi is rising or falling, not even the police
Because the police either don’t collect or release reliable crime statistics, citizens are in the dark. In 2020, Malawi was featured in the New ... -
Nigeria’s official language is English. Why do its citizens have to prove it?
The UK requires Nigerians to take an English test to study or immigrate there. Critics say it must be cancelled or at least reformed. ... -
Mauritius: How did the pyramids of Plaine Magnien get there?
From bored labourers to ancient gods, many theories abound about the pyramids’ origin, sparking a debate about colonial history. It’s a sunny Saturday morning ... -
The guitar maker of the eastern Congo
Moïse Muhindo Kisuba believes affordable instruments and training can break a cycle of violence that has claimed thousands of lives. Moïse Muhindo Kisuba sits ...