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West Africa’s bold trade experiment turns 50: an Ecowas report card
23rd April 2025 The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark 50 years in May 2025. It was established in 1975 by 16 member states. Though... →
Flooding incidents in Ghana’s capital are on the rise. Researchers chase the cause
23rd April 2025 Urban flooding is a major problem in the global south. In west and central Africa, more than 4-million people were affected by flooding in 2024. In... →
South Africa finally has a masterplan for a renewable energy industry: here’s what it says
15th April 2025 About 85% of South Africa’s electricity is produced by burning coal. The country’s move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be... →
Africa’s healthcare funding crisis: 3 strategies to manage deadly diseases
15th April 2025 The increasing trend of reducing foreign aid to Africa is forcing the continent to reassess its approach to healthcare delivery. African countries... →
South Africa’s coalition government is crumbling: why collapse would carry a heavy cost
11th April 2025 South Africa’s multi-party government of national unity (GNU), which emerged in the wake of the May 2024 elections, marked a turning point in the... →
South African court said no to new coal-fired power: what’s behind the ruling
11th April 2025 Three South African environmental and climate justice organisations took the South African government to court in November 2021, to challenge the... →
South Africa as G20 leader can take action on Africa’s food supply: 4 ways to make a difference
10th April 2025 South Africa, the only African country that is a member of the G20, holds the presidency of the grouping until the end of November 2025. During... →
Chile and South Africa could be green hydrogen exporters – but setting up industries with debt is dangerous
10th April 2025 Vast amounts of renewable energy are needed to produce green hydrogen, a new form of energy made by splitting water molecules into hydrogen and... →
Gabon elections: why a landmark vote won’t bring real change
10th April 2025 The upcoming elections in Gabon will test whether the country is on a firm democratic footing, or whether it will be business as usual with... →
Critically ill patients in African hospitals aren’t getting the care they need: new survey
10th April 2025 When someone falls critically ill, hospitals are expected to provide life-saving care. But in many African countries, intensive care units are... →
