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Policy Frameworks Might Help Africa Address Housing Crisis

Africa is on the cusp of one of the greatest urban transformations in history. Population growth, rapid urbanisation, and a lagging formal housing sector have created a staggering challenge: delivering.

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Africa’s New Diplomats: Power Beyond the State

Across Africa, a shift is taking place in how regional diplomacy and international negotiations are being shaped. While governments and state institutions have traditionally led the continent’s foreign relations and.

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Africa’s Rooftop Solution to Water Insecurity

The world is facing a water crisis of unprecedented scale, exacerbated by rising temperatures, erratic weather patterns, and increasing population pressure. According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),.

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Burnout Crisis: How Africa is Supporting Its Health Workforce

In early 2023, the World Economic Forum, in partnership with the Qatar Foundation’s World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) and the World Health Organisation, delivered a sobering assessment of the.

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Post-Conflict Recovery: Inside Africa’s Efforts to Empower Displaced Children

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), by mid-2024, over 122.6 million people worldwide were forcibly displaced due to war, persecution, and violence. Children make up more.

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Why Are Street Children Still Left Behind?

In cities across the world, a growing population of children lives on the fringes, unseen, unheard, and largely unaccounted for. These are the street children: minors surviving without consistent family.

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Africa’s Retirement Crisis: Who Will Care for the Elderly?

In Africa’s traditional cultures, old age was revered as a time of wisdom, respect, and leadership. Elders played a huge role in preserving culture, offering guidance, and making key decisions.

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Are Mini-Grids the Future of Electricity Access in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Electricity access is evolving rapidly across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), driven by a mix of policy shifts, technological innovation and growing demand. While access remains uneven—particularly in rural areas—new approaches are.

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The Secret Behind Africa’s Thriving Women Entrepreneurs

In the bustling markets of Accra, Ghana, Selassie Atadika, a visionary chef and founder of Midunu, is redefining African cuisine. With a passion for sustainable and indigenous ingredients, she crafts.

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Her Voice in Science: Unpacking STEM Careers for African Women and Girls

February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to recognising the contributions of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and advocating.

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