The Conversation
Drones, disinformation and guns-for-hire are reshaping conflict in Africa: new book tracks the trends
4th August 2025 Alessandro Arduino has researched Africa’s security affairs with a particular focus on the use of private military companies and other... →
South Africa’s electricity price is soaring. Why protests are often the only way for people to be heard
1st August 2025 Millions of unemployed South Africans, many of whom survive on a Social Relief of Distress Grant government grant of R370 per month, are not able... →
8 policies that would help fight poverty in South Africa’s economic hub Gauteng
31st July 2025 Poverty goes beyond income. It often arises when health, education and opportunities fall short of meeting people’s needs. Individuals are... →
Climate change is making Africa’s debt burden worse – new debt contracts could help
31st July 2025 Many African countries are already struggling with heavy debt burdens. Climate change is making this worse. Africa contributes the least to global... →
Modi’s visit to Ghana signals India’s broader Africa strategy. A researcher explains
31st July 2025 Ghana has historically been an anchor of Indian enterprise and diplomacy on the African continent. New Delhi and Accra formalised ties in 1957. At... →
Smart cities start with people, not technology: lessons from Westbury, Johannesburg
29th July 2025 African cities are growing at an incredible pace. With this growth comes a mix of opportunity and challenge. How do we build cities that are not... →
Africa’s smallholder farmers are using bright ideas to adapt to climate change: G20 countries should fund their efforts
29th July 2025 Across most of Africa, rural communities grow their own food, relying on smallholder agriculture. But climate change is threatening this way of... →
Armed banditry is becoming a crisis in Nigeria: why fixing the police is key
29th July 2025 Armed banditry in Nigeria has escalated into a full-blown security crisis, particularly in the north-west and north-central regions. What began as... →
Uganda’s land eviction crisis: do populist state measures actually fix problems?
28th July 2025 Populism is rife in various African countries. This political ideology responds to and takes advantage of a situation where a large section of... →
AI chatbots can boost public health in Africa – why language inclusion matters
24th July 2025 Language technologies like generative artificial intelligence (AI) hold significant potential for public health. From outbreak detection systems... →
