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How African countries ranked on the World Economic Forum's gender gap report

Written by Adesewa Olofinko

2 days ago

How Kenyans are using AI during protests

Written by Cecilia Maundu

2 days ago

What is the role of Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o in French-speaking Africa?

Written by Filip Noubel, Jean Sovon

Translated by Rebecca Cluett

1 week ago

From the Congo to Kenya, timber trafficking is flourishing

Written by IciCongo

Translated by Laura

2 weeks ago

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Three African women’s train ride from Copenhagen to Hamburg through racism and resilience

‘We took the train to help the planet but instead, we faced chaos, exhaustion, and discrimination’

Written by Zita Zage

3 weeks ago

SLAPP suits are a silent threat to Kenya's public discourse

Powerful entities are using strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPPs) to silence dissent in Kenya

Written by Guest Contributor

4 weeks ago

Nelly Gesare turns trash into treasure, highlighting the potential of sustainability-driven businesses in Africa

Her venture, Green thing Kenya, transforms discarded materials into valuable products.

Written by Bird

17 May 2025

Kenya outlawed the sharing of Indigenous seeds. A village choir is fighting back

The Eden Indigenous Seed Farm Choir is defending seed sovereignty and Indigenous crops.

Written by Minority Africa

10 May 2025

Digital ID systems in Africa: A dream of inclusion or a threat to privacy?

It's important that individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in the digital age

Written by Cecilia Maundu

21 April 2025

A water crisis is threatening Kenyan livelihoods

Weak enforcement of environmental laws has allowed unchecked industrial waste dumping

Written by Zita Zage

4 April 2025

How can Africa achieve inclusive and equitable quality education?

Africa must provide academic opportunities for students with disabilities

Written by Guest Contributor

25 March 2025

Connecting African women in Europe: Interview with Joy Machugu Zenz

Her platform connects, empowers and celebrates the achievements of African women in Europe

Written by Bird

9 March 2025

Eastern DRC: Civilian victims of renewed tensions between government and rebels

The start of an all-out war between the DRC and Rwanda

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

22 February 2025

The fourth industrial revolution is an opportunity to achieve global gender equality

Historically, the Industrial Revolutions have been key points in changing gender roles

Written by Guest Contributor

18 February 2025

From Samburu to China: Women as key custodians and perpetrators of illegal sandalwood trafficking

CITES discovered unsustainable exploitation of sandalwood trees in Southern Africa

Written by Linda Ngari

16 February 2025

Safeguarding the story: The urgency of digital security for journalists in Sub-Saharan Africa

Journalists face escalating cyberattacks, surveillance, and digital harassment.

Written by Cecilia Maundu

8 February 2025

How are the Ugandan and Kenyan governments silencing dissenting voices?

Both governments weaponize laws, push misinformation, and suppress dissent

Written by Prudence Nyamishana

1 February 2025

Reclaiming narratives: African storytelling as a path to justice and reparations

Confronting colonial myths head on and asserting the rich cultural heritage of the continent

Written by Mohamed Mohamud

26 January 2025

At what cost are we bridging Africa’s digital divide?

Challenges about foreign control, environmental impact, data exploitation, and limited digital sovereignty.

Written by Muhammed Bello Buhari

18 January 2025

In conversation with Kenyan poet and storyteller Njeri Wangari

The Kenyan poet reflects on her life and times

Written by Kevin Rennie

22 December 2024

Kenyan money lending apps invade borrowers’ privacy to recover debts

More digital lending regulation is needed to protect borrowers’ rights

Written by Cecilia Maundu

20 December 2024

Drought in Somalia is forcing thousands of climate refugees to Kenya's Dadaab Refugee Camp

Climate pressures are forcing millions of people from their homes

Written by Zita Zage

26 November 2024

This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism

'When a Black man is attacked because of his skin color, it's not an attack on one individual but an attack on entire Africa'

Written by Bird

26 October 2024

Legal barriers hinder fight against femicide in Nigeria and Kenya

There is an urgent need for reforms that go beyond individual cases

Written by Minority Africa, Zita Zage

16 October 2024

Young Kenyans use technology to mobilize against Finance Bill amid disinformation surge

Digital platforms gave Kenyan youth a voice but also perpetuated misinformation

Written by Cecilia Maundu

27 September 2024

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