Central Africa
Deep narratives from the heart of the continent.
Mental Health in Mining Is Becoming a Survival Issue in the DRC and Grassroots Action Is Responding
byBlossom Amena• Mar 22, 2026
Millions depend on artisanal mining, but conflict and poor conditions are driving distress. Local organisations and peer groups are offering practical support.
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The Massive Opportunities for African Founders in Health Diagnostics and Last-Mile Care
byThe Insight Desk• Jan 19, 2026
Outbreaks keep exposing diagnostic delays and last-mile gaps, inviting founders to build fast health diagnostics and delivery tools communities trust.
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Is Equatorial Guinea’s Horizon 2020 Policy Advancing Gender Equality?
byJessica Ireju• Nov 20, 2025
Despite Horizon 2020’s promises, women in Equatorial Guinea still face violence, limited political power, and daily barriers to equality.
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How Rachid Yazami's Work Challenges Africa's Raw Mineral Export Pattern
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 15, 2025
Rachid Yazami’s discoveries reveal how Africa could build its own battery industry, capturing value instead of exporting raw minerals abroad.
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How UN-Backed Digital Hubs Are Opening the Internet to Cameroon's Informal Traders
byAdetumilara Adetayo• Nov 11, 2025
With affordable training and online marketplaces, UNDP and ITC are helping women and youth build confident digital businesses.
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The U.S. Says It Wants Trade, Not Aid. Africa’s Response Could Redefine Both.
byTomi Abe• Oct 26, 2025
As the Lobito Rail Corridor rises, tariffs hit South African jobs hard. Across the continent, leaders are betting on regional trade and AfCFTA integration as the real long-term fix.
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African Mining Week Opens Doors to New Deals
byThe Trending Desk• Oct 5, 2025
On October 1–3, 2025, ministers and investors met in Cape Town to chart Africa’s mining future: innovation, investment, and inclusion took center stage.
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What Oreoluwa Adebayo Thinks About Reforming Data Systems in Africa
byThe Publishers• Aug 27, 2025
Many African data systems still serve external agendas; Oreoluwa Adebayo argues communities must define, collect, and use data themselves.
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The Climate Case for Bamboo Is Clear. So Why Isn’t the Money Moving?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Aug 3, 2025
Bamboo is cheap, fast-growing, and carbon-rich. Cameroon has a national strategy and active pilot projects, but unlocking scale will take more than potential.
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COVID Crushed Maternal Health in Africa. But It Also Gave Us a Blueprint.
byNaomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo• Jun 7, 2025
Innovations born from crisis, like mobile clinics, telemedicine, and community care, are transforming how mothers get care, building systems ready for the next emergency.
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How Visa Systems Lock Out African Talent
byGloria Edukere• Apr 27, 2025
High visa rejection rates, lost millions, and stalled dreams—young Africans face a mobility crisis that’s less about documents and more about whose futures are seen as worth investing in.
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Reimagining the Great Green Wall
byAdetoro Adetayo• Apr 13, 2025
To succeed, the Great Green Wall must approach the Sahel’s restoration by going beyond tree planting to prioritize native species, soil regeneration, and local community leadership.
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Can Grassroots Action Prevent the Next Major Disease Outbreak?
byBlossom Amena• Apr 4, 2025
Top-down responses keep failing. Can trust, local knowledge, and early action stop outbreaks before they overwhelm already fragile health systems?
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Can AfCFTA Boost Trade Without Harming the Environment?
bySalamatu Alabi• Mar 23, 2025
Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the plan?
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Who Will Keep Paying the Price for Polluted Air?
byAdetoro Adetayo• Mar 19, 2025
Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act?
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The Financial Imbalance in Congo Basin Conservation
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Feb 18, 2025
Funding gaps threaten the Congo Basin’s ability to absorb carbon, protect biodiversity, and sustain millions who depend on its resources.
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The Birth of UNAMID and the Quest for Regional Stability
byTomi Abe• Oct 23, 2024
The establishment of UNAMID marked a pivotal moment in international efforts to address conflict and restore stability in Darfur.
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Cocoa’s Sweet Promise and Bitter Reality
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Jul 29, 2024
Cocoa, a cornerstone of Africa’s economy and livelihood, faces severe threats from climate change, demanding innovative solutions and global cooperation to secure its future.
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Are Popular Diets Sustainable in a Changing Climate?
byAdetola Adetayo• Jun 26, 2024
In the face of climate change, the sustainability of popular diets comes under scrutiny, forcing us to rethink our plates and planet alike.
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Lake Chad: Understanding Nature's Retreat
byTomi Abe• May 23, 2024
Lake Chad's decline, once a vibrant ecosystem, illustrates how climate change and human demand threaten livelihoods and regional stability.
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CSR's Role in Africa's Sustainable Future
byAdetoro Adetayo• Apr 27, 2024
In Africa's evolving development story, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plays a crucial role, fostering collaborative partnerships between businesses and communities to address the continent's complex challenges and drive inclusive growth, while aligning with global sustainability objectives.
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Climate Countdown: COP28's Impact on Africa
byFavour Olumuyiwa• Feb 8, 2024
The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) under the UNFCCC, held in Dubai, marked a pivotal shift away from the fossil fuel era towards sustainable development, particularly for Africa, with financial commitments of over $174 million set to address climate vulnerabilities and foster resilience, sustainability, and equitable progress.
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