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A groundbreaking survey on menstrual hygiene products by global women’s rights organisation Nguvu Collective has revealed critical accessibility gaps that expose women and girls to risks of exploitation and sexual abuse. Nearly half of the surveyed respondents reported that there was a lack of enough shops in their area selling menstrual products, highlighting a significant accessibility […]
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By Mukami Njue Africa remains ensnared in the structural cyclical debt trap, either in the guise of grants, concessional lending, or credit-enhanced capital. Despite low debt default risks, African governments remain saddled with low credit ratings. As of 2024, debt interest payments had increased to 27.5% of public revenues, yet credit ratings still paint Africa as […]
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True innovation doesn’t happen in a silo. It’s the combination of experience, expertise — and critically — collaboration. So if you picture the burgeoning field of biotechnology as a bunch of white coats in a laboratory, think again. Because biotechnology is much more than medical science — it sits at the very heart of the […]
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Islamic finance, a system rooted in Sharia law, has seen significant growth in West Africa, as its principles provide an alternative to conventional financial systems. This system, which avoids interest and promotes risk-sharing, has resonated with people globally and West Africa is increasingly embracing this finance model. In recent years, there has been a surge […]
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By Shaikha Al Nowais When it comes to the tourism industry, Sub-Saharan Africa’s youth population should be seen as one of the continent’s greatest strengths. With 70% under the age of 30, there is a generational opportunity to drive a new kind of industry. One that promotes local values, inclusive growth, climate action, and solidifies […]
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By Desta Lakew, Group Director Partnerships and External Affairs at Amref Health Africa and Dr. Paul Chilwesa, Head- Policy, Population Health & Health Systems Strengthening, Area Africa, Pharma International (ROCHE). Cancer is no longer just a health issue in Africa—it is a silent economic crisis threatening the continent’s progress. Every year, cancer claims hundreds of […]
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In a world where talent migration has long plagued the African continent, AFRICA’S BRAIN BANK® emerges as a beacon of hope, working tirelessly to reverse the tide of brain drain and harness the intellectual capital of Africans and the African Diaspora. AFRICA’S BRAIN BANK® is leading a transformative movement to end Africa’s brain drain by […]
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As the UK convenes an international gathering on Sudan today, the stakes couldn’t be higher for civilians there. It is essential for the conference to deliver concrete actions designed to stop unfolding atrocities in Darfur and rally high-level support for protecting civilians. As you read this, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are fighting the […]
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End Use of Cruel Indiscriminate Weapons; Allow UN Peacekeepers Deployment South Sudan’s use of improvised air-dropped incendiary weapons has killed and horrifically burned dozens of people, including children, and destroyed civilian infrastructure in Upper Nile state, Human Rights Watch said today. The government’s use of these weapons in populated areas may amount to war crimes. […]
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Focus on Protecting Civilians, Aid Access, Accountability Leaders gathering in London on April 15, 2025, should urgently work to protect civilians and guarantee safe, unfettered aid provision as the conflict in Sudan enters its third year, Human Rights Watch said today. The conference, co-hosted by the United Kingdom, the European Union, France, and Germany, takes place […]
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