Joseph Kabila is on trial for treason in the DRC. What the case against the former president is all about
Jonathan Beloff, King's College London The Congolese military court has accused former president Joseph Kabila of treason, corruption, war crimes and supporting the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group. During court proceedings that began in July 2025, arguments were made for utilising the death penalty against Kabila, who was in power from 2001 to 2019. The trial is going on...
The Role of Agriculture in Burundi’s Economy — From Subsistence to Sustainability
On the terraced hillsides of Burundi, morning light falls across neat rows of cassava, maize, and beans—crops that sustain not only the nation’s kitchens...
Cultural Tourism Fuels Djibouti’s Economic Growth
In the narrow lanes of Djibouti City’s central market, merchants call out over the din, their stalls stacked with fragrant spices, handwoven baskets, and...
South Africa has a good childhood vaccination system – what’s stopping it from being great
Susan Goldstein, University of the Witwatersrand and Haroon Saloojee, University of the Witwatersrand - The two public health interventions that have had the greatest impact on the world’s health are clean water and vaccines. Professors Susan Goldstein and Haroon...
Algeria at the Crossroads of Regional Security
By Sally Barenger In the shifting sands of North Africa, Algeria stands as both sentinel and mediator. The largest country on the continent, it occupies a strategic position that places it at the...
Couscous and Lamb: An Algerian Tradition Steeped in Spice
Steam rises from a shallow platter, curling around tender cuts of lamb and a cascade of golden semolina. Beneath, a broth rich with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and turmeric carries the essence of Algeria’s...
Burundi’s Hidden Wild: National Parks and the Quiet Push for Conservation
By Helen Struewn In the heart of East Africa, Burundi sits tucked between its more prominent neighbors, often overlooked on the maps of travelers chasing safaris or mountain gorillas. Yet within this compact country, where highland mists give way to tangled wetlands, a rich web of biodiversity quietly endures. The nation’s varied landscapes—rainforests, rivers, and lakeshores—form a living mosaic that conservationists and communities are working, against the odds, to preserve. Kibira National Park: The Mountain Forest’s Breath Stretching along the Congo–Nile Divide, Kibira National Park is a montane rainforest whose canopy hums with life. Here, the morning light filters through dense green to reveal flashes of motion: chimpanzees moving in purposeful bursts,...
Cameroon: At the Confluence of Africa’s Landscapes and Cultures
On the map of Central Africa, Cameroon forms a slender triangle where the Atlantic coast meets the forests, savannahs, and mountains of the interior....
Chad’s Youth Lead the Way: Innovation and Entrepreneurship on the Rise
By Fatimé Mahamat Youssouf N’DJAMENA — Under the shade of a neem tree in the bustling Diguel district of Chad’s capital, 24-year-old startup founder Abakar Oumar tinkers with the latest version of his solar-powered irrigation prototype. What started as a university project aimed at helping his uncle’s farm survive the dry season has now evolved into a small company employing five people—and attracting attention across the Sahel. “I didn’t want to wait for change. I wanted to be part of it,” says Oumar, adjusting a solar panel with practiced ease. “Our generation believes in solutions, not just problems.” Across Chad, young people like Abakar are forging a new narrative—one not defined...
Beyond the Guidebook: Brazzaville, Central Africa’s Overlooked Cultural Capital
Brazzaville does not shout its presence. It hums—sometimes in a deep, rhythmic bassline drifting from a street corner, sometimes in the rustle of bright...
Congo in Color: Fashion, Art, and Music in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
In Kinshasa, the humid air hums with sound and movement. Street vendors call out over the steady rhythm of traffic; shopfronts spill their colors onto cracked sidewalks. Here, style is not a matter of vanity but a language—a way of speaking without words. Across...
Rising Artists Shape Djibouti’s Creative Horizon
In the narrow alleys of Djibouti City, murals bloom across weathered walls—splashes of cobalt, ochre, and crimson breaking the monotony of concrete. Inside modest galleries and makeshift studios, painters, poets, musicians, and dancers are crafting a cultural renaissance, their work carrying the imprint of tradition while reaching toward the future. Djibouti’s emerging artists draw from a deep well of influences: the rhythmic pulse of Somali oral poetry, the geometric patterns of Afar weaving, the tonal cadences of Arabic, and the...
Cairo’s Street Food Scene Highlights Egyptian Flavors
On a warm evening in downtown Cairo, the air is thick with the scent of sizzling meat, frying onions, and freshly baked bread. Vendors line the streets, their carts lit by bare bulbs,...
Traditional Music Shapes Egypt’s Cultural Identity
On a Cairo evening, the sound of the oud drifts through narrow alleyways, mingling with the steady beat of the tabla and the plaintive rise of the violin. These instruments, central to Egypt’s...
Wildlife Safaris Reveal Botswana’s Untamed Beauty
In Botswana, the safari is more than a journey—it is an immersion into one of the most pristine wilderness areas on the African continent. Across vast floodplains, dense woodlands, and open savannas, the...
A Culinary Journey Through Cabo Verde
On the windswept archipelago of Cabo Verde, the sea’s rhythm shapes daily life, but it is at the table...
Spice of Peace: How Comoros’ Vanilla and Ylang‑Ylang Are Powering Local Economies
By Salima Abdou Nourdine MORONI, COMOROS — Amid the fragrant groves of Anjouan and Mohéli, golden flowers and vanilla vines flourish beneath the tropical sun. These humble crops—ylang‑ylang for perfume and vanilla for flavor—are...
From Volcano to Vitality: Eco-Tourism Flourishes on Mount Karthala
By Leïla Salim Abdallah MITSOUDJÉ, COMOROS — At dawn, a hush blankets the humid forest nestled along the slopes of Mount Karthala. As first light creeps through emerald foliage, small groups of hikers—local and...
Menopause increases your risk of STIs due to how aging changes your body
Thomas L. Cherpes, The Ohio State University Diagnoses for sexually...
From enormous elephants to tiny shrews: how mammals shape and are shaped by Africa’s landscapes
Ara Monadjem, University of Eswatini Africa is the world’s most...
Social media: Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel Social networks have revolutionised the...
Data protection is poor for African farmers who use digital services: Kenya and Ghana cases highlight gaps
Heike Baumüller, University of Bonn and Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu,...
Religion in Botswana: A Tapestry of Faith and Tradition
GABORONE, Botswana — In Botswana, the rhythm of daily life is underscored by a diverse and deeply rooted religious tradition. Here, faith is not...
Social media: Disinformation expert offers 3 safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Fabrice Lollia, Université Gustave Eiffel Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms...
South Africa has a good childhood vaccination system – what’s stopping it from being great
Susan Goldstein, University of the Witwatersrand and Haroon Saloojee, University of the Witwatersrand - The two public health interventions that have had the greatest...
From Drums to Dance: The Beating Heart of Benin’s Festivals
Benin, a West African nation with centuries of layered history, holds its traditions close. Here, cultural festivals are not simply seasonal spectacles; they are...
Sudan is the world’s worst modern war – what has happened and what it’ll take to rebuild
Kagure Gacheche, The Conversation - Sudan’s war has been raging since April 2023. The country was on a bumpy road to democracy after mass...
