Sub-Saharan Africa · October, 2023

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Sub-Saharan Africa · October, 2023

Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from October, 2023

The evolving tapestry of Zimbabwean music

Music is a reflection of Zimbabwe's people, traditions, and ever-evolving society

Written by Zita Zage

31 October 2023

Understanding the long-lasting nature of the conflicts in the Sahel: an interview with expert Jonathan Guiffard

The Sahel states need to listen to marginalized people's grievances

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Adam Long

30 October 2023

Cameroon's Indigenous Baka people given access to fresh forest resources, but it's a world away from their former lives

'Without the forest, our survival is at stake'

Written by Leocadia Bongben

27 October 2023

Four citizen-led campaigns promoting mental health awareness in Africa and India

Campaigns call for mental health support for all

Written by Guest Contributor

21 October 2023

The ongoing conflict's impact on ICT and digital transformation efforts in Sudan

'Network disruptions are not new to Sudanese citizens ...'

Written by Khattab Hamad

21 October 2023

A look into Uganda's digital services tax

The tax targets nonresident companies, such at Meta and Netflix

Written by Brian Oduti

17 October 2023

Nigerian policeman sentenced to death for shooting pregnant lawyer on Christmas day

Raheem’s murder sparked outrage over police brutality in Nigeria

Written by Pamela Ephraim

13 October 2023

Morocco and Africa's triumph co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2030 with Spain and Portugal

2030 World Cup: A global celebration from Africa to South America

Written by Richard Wanjohi

12 October 2023

Examining the issues of climate change and water scarcity in Tanzania, and exploring viable solutions

Changing weather patterns and unpredictable rainfall are to blame

Written by Guest Contributor

6 October 2023

Farmers in Tanzania use pesticides to combat harmful moth, endangering biodiversity

Tuta absoluta, a small moth, has become a serious threat to farmers

Written by Goodhope Amani

6 October 2023

Gabon: Transitional president inaugurated as ousted president released

Oligui Nguema reassures France of its interests in Gabon

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

3 October 2023

Digital age dilemmas: Navigating human rights threats in Botswana's online realm

The digital realm in Botswana presents a double-edged sword

Written by Richard Wanjohi

3 October 2023

‘Gukurahundi’ genocide survivors struggle for closure in Zimbabwe

Truth commission's failures show 'a lack of political will and acknowledgment of past atrocities'

Written by Zita Zage, Minority Africa

2 October 2023

For African literary criticism: Interview with the founder of francophone ‘African literary chronicles’

Francophone literature from the global south has been marginalized

Written by Filip Noubel

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

2 October 2023

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Zita Zage is the Anglophone Africa Editor. Email her story ideas or volunteer to write.

Jean Sovon is the Francophone Africa. Editor. Email him story ideas or volunteer to write.

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