Science & Technology
The African initiative teaching Chinese women to code
In the growing relationship between China and Africa, women and girls are completely forgotten
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Why human milk banks could be the answer to protecting vulnerable infants
Access to human milk banks gives vulnerable infants without access to their mother’s milk a healthy start to life.
Africa
This outbreak of Ebola was contained. What went right this time?
The World Health Organisation recently declared the end of the most recent outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Global
What mobile money means for a Ugandan fisherman
Mobile money is only just starting to transform some of Africa’s markets.
Africa
Today Kenya's goes to the polls. Here's what we know
Today Kenyans go to the polls, in a tense election pitting President Uhuru Kenyatta against long-time rival Raila Odinga.
Africa
How can young people secure a better future for Africa?
With 70% of Africa’s population under the age of 30, the continent's youth have more influence than ever before.
Humanitarian Action
This Japanese artist designs homes for refugees
A minimalist Japanese architect is designing homes for refugees that they can build themselves.
Global Health
Could extreme gardening help us to defeat malaria?
Bringing an invasive plant under control can help prevent malaria by starving mosquitoes.
Africa
Uganda’s policy towards refugees is the best in the world. Here's why
At a time when refugees are increasingly vilified, and in a region under great stress, Uganda's compassion and empathy are a ray of hope.
Manufacturing
A new global arms race, China’s green mega-city and other top stories from the past week
Also in our round-up of top articles from the past seven days: Africa's manufacturing renaissance and the limitations of blockchain.
Future of Global Health and Healthcare
Zika has been in Africa since the 1940s, so why do we know so little about it?
The question about whether the Zika virus was still present in Africa has continued to worry scientists.
Africa
4 ways Africa can achieve a manufacturing renaissance
Faster development and technological progress is within Africa's grasp.
Innovation
5 ways to use solar power to drive socio-economic growth
For the last 10 years, business models for decentralized electrification have been taking a big leap towards forming a scalable, profitable industry. In 2016 alone, the Global Off-Grid Li...
Africa
Chad is more vulnerable to climate change than any other country. This is why
The countries most vulnerable to climate change.
Future of Environment and Natural Resource Security
Alien animals and plants are threatening Africa
Many alien plants and animals have been introduced to Africa from other regions and then have spread from country to country, often having devastating effects.