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Environment and Natural Resource Security
Time is running out to protect Africa's forests
Africa’s tropical forests support at least 100 million people and play a vital role in combating climate change. But they are under threat from agricultural production. Urgent cooperation...
Education, Gender and Work
Taxi-hailing apps are helping Nairobi's women become independent
As taxi-driving apps become more popular, women are becoming empowered to become self-employed drivers.
Education, Gender and Work
What can be done to economically empower women in Africa?
Women across the continent are more likely to be in informal employment relative to men. This can change if women's economic empowerment is prioritized by government policies and family n...
Food Security and Agriculture
To fight food insecurity in Malawi, don't just plant crops, plant trees
Increasing tree cover naturally stabilizes soil erosion and helps increase nutrient availability.
Africa
Ethiopia is Africa's fastest-growing economy
With growth forecast at 8.5% this year, Ethiopia’s economy is strong. But the country still has to deal with civil unrest and drought.
Africa
More people than ever now have electricity in Africa, but 600 million are still in the dark
Shining a light on the issue of universal electrification.
Africa
These Nigerian street kids are dancing their way to a better future
Celebrities Naomi Campbell and Rihanna have shown their support for the youngsters on social media.
Africa
While the men of this village go looking for work, the women are in charge
Prolonged dry spells in a southern region of Mauritania have depleted grazing land have forced pastoralists to travel ever longer distances to search for food and water for their herds.
Gender Parity
Uganda's male police officers are taking a stand against violence towards women
Battling against a tide of violence and sexism, these male police officers are making a statement about what a 'real' man is.
Africa
Africa has a new free trade area. This is what you need to know
The African Continental Free Trade Area could create $6.7 trillion of consumer and business spending.
Africa
Why bribery in Africa can no longer be tolerated
A strong society rests upon safety, security and trust in the law. Businesses must go above and beyond to ensure it is upheld.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
This is how planting trees could pull 60,000 Rwandans out of poverty
Planting trees can increase land productivity as well as increase food security, allowing Rwandans to grow their own produce to sell.
Africa
Why women hold the keys to Africa's future
African women have been called “a powerful untapped economic force” and will be absolutely integral in addressing the development challenges Africa faces.
Africa
Why Africa is turning the heads of investors
At least half of the world's fastest-growing economies are in Africa, and there's no sign it's slowing down.
Cities and Urbanization
How laser technology unearthed an ancient African city
Scientists have used ground-penetrating laser technology to find a long-buried South African city just outside of Johannesburg.