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Across Africa, a growing number of plant-based restaurants are opening in response to health and environmental challenges. Happy Cow, an app that helps vegetarians and… Read More »A Return to Traditional African Diets
While some of China’s more traditional tech companies, particularly those involved in fintech and handsets, won in 2019, this year promises a more dynamic array… Read More »An Increase in Chinese Private Investment in Africa
A revolt by some members of Sudan’s intelligence agency was a “coup” and plot against the revolution of the Sudanese people, said Lt. Gen. Abdel-Fattah… Read More »Calm Returns to Khartoum after a Foiled Coup
In August, Lolo Cynthia, a public health specialist and sexuality health educator, taught some 250 girls in southwest Nigeria how to sew their own reusable… Read More »Giving Nigerian Girls their Power Back
In many poor countries, especially African ones, road accidents are killing more people. Those countries have swelling, young populations, a fast-growing fleet of cars and… Read More »Roads, not Diseases are the Biggest Killer in Africa
Starting circus training for the youth of his underprivileged neighbourhood, Gift Chansa’s idea is a vibrant effort that showcases the strength and talent of more… Read More »A Space to Remind Kids from Chibolya that they are Change-makers
The formation of an independent monetary union and the adoption of a regional currency has been long-term goals for the broader 15-member Economic Community of… Read More »West Africa’s New Currency
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed into law a new bill that seeks to boost government revenue through a rise in the value-added tax rate while… Read More »Nigeria’s New Tax Bill
South Africa can now strip refugees of their asylum status if they engage in any political activity related to their home countries, according to a… Read More »South Africa Tells Refugees to ‘Behave’
Authorities in Ivory Coast say they rescued 137 children who were the victims of traffickers and groomed to work on cocoa plantations or in prostitution.… Read More »Clamping Down on Child Labour in the Cocoa Sector