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Africa’s smallholder farmers need support. Here is why
As Africa’s farmers work to adapt to climate change, global leaders must do their part by keeping – and extending…
How international actors encourage coups in Africa
The 82 coups Africa experienced between 1960 and 2000 were devastating for the continent—contributing to the instability, corruption, human rights abuses, impunity, and…
Dancehall star Winky D and Zimbabwe’s internet politics
Winky D has used his music to highlight the growing frustrations of Zimbabwe’s youth and government failures, much to the…
Burna Boy is not a politically conscious ‘African Giant.’ Here’s why
Recently, Burna Boy has been unabashedly courting Western appeal
Africa cannot confront climate change alone
Despite having played a negligible role in creating the climate crisis, African countries already find themselves paying the price for…
Is Ghana tired of democracy?
The push to criminalise Ghana’s LGBTQI+ community flouts the country’s constitutional principles argues Victor Nsoh Azure
How the COVID-19 shock has impacted food security in Africa
The COVID-19 shock has derailed gains made towards achieving food security in Africa and around the world.
To win in 2023, Zimbabwe’s opposition will have to court the military
An alliance with the military may be distasteful, but it maybe be necessary to realise political change in Zimbabwe
Slow start to Africa’s free trade deal. Is is a problem?
To sustain momentum after the AfCFTA’s January launch, traders must be kept in the loop about why implementation is slow.
Born out of necessity, Mukuru plots fintech expansion across Africa
Mukuru started 17 years ago as a solution to a problem two Zimbabwean immigrants faced in London. Born out of…