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Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa

V. Y. Mudimbe, Congolese philosopher, author of the renowned essay ‘The Invention of Africa’ dies at 83

Western anthropology has introduced distortions for Africans seeking to understand themselves

Written by Filip Noubel, Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

4 weeks ago

The pipeline and the protest: Patience Nabukalu and the youth-led fight for climate justice in East Africa

Patience's story is part of a broader generational shift toward climate action

Written by Guest Contributor

22 May 2025

Protesters call for government action in alleged child rape in South Africa

"I don’t think that the government is doing enough, I think more should be done in the case of gender-based violence..."

Written by Guest Contributor

19 May 2025

Gabon: Military leaders give up power

One-third of Gabonese citizens live below the poverty line

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

18 May 2025

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

Mauritania once again deports a large number of migrants

Mauritania receives financial support from the EU to control migration flows.

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

15 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

Understanding Nigeria’s increasing heat levels

The Earth is our only planet. Together, let’s take care of it.

Written by Guest Contributor

7 May 2025

The Congo Basin, a vital home for global biodiversity is at risk

The Congo Basin is one of the world’s last carbon sinks and a vital home to biodiversity

Written by Guest Contributor

5 May 2025

Nutrition labelling and fortification in West African communities: Bridging the gap for adolescent health

How West African countries are doing when it comes to food fortification and labelling.

Written by Adesewa Olofinko

27 April 2025

‘We are not just imagining power; we are claiming it’: Women at the forefront of change in the Horn of Africa

Women continue to battle forced marriages, child labor, and a lack of social protections

Written by Forus

26 April 2025

Burundi: A lack of press freedom results in self-censorship and exile for many journalists

Some media outlets work in exile

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

25 April 2025

From Uganda to Sri Lanka: The fight for LGBTQ+ equality and freedom

An interview with Time100's Rosanna Flamer-Caldera and Frank Mugisha

Written by Forus

24 April 2025

This Ghanaian software engineer is working to raise women's financial literacy

‘The future of money is already digital, and if we don’t understand it, we risk being left behind.’

Written by Zita Zage

23 April 2025

Mauritania: Another mass expulsion of Sub-Saharan migrants

Mauritania received financial support from the European Union to manage migration flows

Written by Laura

21 April 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

Benin: New markets open in Cotonou in anticipation of Dantokpa closure

The largest in West Africa, Dantokpa market opened in 1963

Written by Megan Fahrney

19 April 2025

How is Africa affected by the US-China tariff war?

Though Africa wasn’t a primary target, it has become collateral damage in this clash of titans

Written by Adesewa Olofinko

18 April 2025

How the California gold rush continues to shape Africa and other global majority countries

Silicon Valley dominates the digital economy by controlling consumption and underlying infrastructure

Written by Guest Contributor

18 April 2025

China is using cobalt from the DRC to power the green energy transition. But at what cost?

The DRC faces resource exploitation, environmental destruction, unsafe working conditions, and rampant child labor

Written by Jean Sovon, Vivian Wu

15 April 2025

Song directed at President Bola Tinubu's son banned in Nigeria

“They can ban the song, but they can't ban the message.”

Written by Pamela Ephraim

14 April 2025

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About our Sub-Saharan Africa coverage

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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