Society
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If blackouts don’t work, what might? Tackling fake news in West Africa
Disinformation is on the rise, and social media companies, governments, and fact-checking groups are all struggling to keep up. Fake news may spread through ... -
Why are there no Black riders in the Tour de France?
The answer is not a lack of talent, as Eritrea’s long history of producing worldclass cyclists attests. On the 17 May, Eritrea made headlines ... -
“Too much propaganda”: Zimbabwe’s pirates of the airwaves look to SA
The state-owned ZBC no longer has a monopoly, but that doesn’t mean free-to-air TV in Zimbabwe is any more diverse or varied. For the last ... -
Uganda: The tiny flea making it painful for people to walk and work
Authorities in western Uganda are battling an outbreak of jiggers that has hit several rural villages. Evangelista Kanohili sits on a mat on the ... -
Somalia faces worst humanitarian crisis in recent history
The most severe drought for 40 years, war in Ukraine, and poor governance have led Somalia to the brink. Aid raised is a fraction ... -
The bold campaign to defund the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Activists have convinced 20 big banks not to finance the controversial oil project leaving its fate in the balance. This February, the heads of ... -
Africa-led progress on neglected tropical diseases needs boost in Kigali
The Commonwealth summit provides an opportunity to take concrete action to develop more life-saving tools and build on recent successes. Nearly 30 years ago, ... -
“The minority of the minority”: Dating while queer…and with a disability
Three queer people in Nigeria share their stories. Taiwo When Taiwo* was five-years-old, he was struck down with chronic malaria. For treatment, he was ... -
Saving lives and broken hearts with breast milk in Uganda
Breast milk donations can mean life or death for newborns, but safety misconceptions and stigma hamper their lifesaving potential. Even before she gave birth, ... -
Why Lake Victoria’s “saviour fish” is now the one that needs saving
Despite local measures to combat pollution and overfishing, stocks of the once bountiful Nile perch have fallen by at least three-quarters. On the main ...
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