The Conversation
African islands under threat: what to do about Trump’s withdrawal from climate change agreement
20th May 2025 US President Donald Trump’s executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement raises the question of the implications for small African... →
South African companies aren’t innovating enough: why support during tough economic times matters
16th May 2025 South Africa’s innovation fund, announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in the 2025 state of the nation address, was a response to the country’s... →
US funding cuts have crippled our HIV work – what’s being lost
13th May 2025 The Trump administration’s cuts to funding for scientific research have left many scientists reeling and very worried. At the National Institutes... →
What causes inequality in African countries? New book traces a vicious cycle
13th May 2025 Inequality is a problem that exists in various forms in sub-Saharan Africa. Inequality is created by, among other factors, where you are born and... →
G20 is too elite. There’s a way to fix that though – economists
12th May 2025 The G20 claims to be “the premier forum for international economic cooperation”. But is it? →
Heat extremes in southern Africa might continue even if net-zero emissions are achieved
12th May 2025 Human emissions of greenhouse gases have caused rapid global warming. This has made high-impact, heat extreme events around the globe more and more... →
Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?
9th May 2025 More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign... →
Digital government can benefit citizens: how South Africa can reduce the risks and get it right
8th May 2025 The digital revolution is reshaping governance worldwide. From the electronic filing of taxes to digital visa applications, technology is making... →
City police in South Africa’s capital have a bad image – how to fix it
6th May 2025 Corruption in South Africa’s public institutions has been a pressing issue for the past two decades. From national government offices to local... →
Investing in agriculture reduces poverty and inequality: economic model finds the best funding mix for 10 African countries
6th May 2025 Africa faces challenges in reducing extreme poverty and inequality. In 2024, 8.5% of the global population was living in extreme poverty (that is,... →
