IGAD Mobilises $7M as Ebola Returns to East Africa

Good gut bacteria vs bad: what we learnt about antibiotic resistance from a community in Nairobi

Healthy microbes spread easily through everyday interactions like handshakes and sharing food or water. Disease-causing agents spread in a similar way.

Blood pressure rising: over 50% of Nigerians we tested had hypertension and over 65% didn’t know it

Millions of Nigerians are living with hypertension without knowing it – and the gaps in diagnosis and care run deep.

79 deaths a day: South Africa’s diabetes crisis needs a new strategy

Diabetes is manageable. With timely support, people can lead long, healthy lives free from preventable complications.

FAO Urges Funds as 45 Million Face Hunger

The Food and Agriculture Organization is calling for urgent investment in emergency agricultural assistance across the Near East and North Africa, where conflict, displacement, and climate pressures have left more than 45 million people facing crisis-level hunger. Funding shortfalls are severely limiting the response, with some country plans receiving less than 1 percent of required resources.

More land, better life? South African farming study asks if that’s the road to rural development

There is no single pathway from small-scale farming to improved livelihoods.

AU Leaders Warn of Funding Gap Threatening Agenda 2063

The African Union Commission has warned that it operates with only 30% of required staffing and approximately 25% of its global budget, as leaders gathered in Addis Ababa called for greater solidarity and resource mobilisation to keep Agenda 2063 on track. The 52nd Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee opened on 3 June 2026 amid a backdrop of geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic instability, and ongoing health and security emergencies across the continent.

UN Condemns Deadly Drone Strikes Across Sudan

Drone strikes killed and injured dozens across Sudan on Monday, 19 October 2026, prompting the UN to issue an unequivocal condemnation and call on external actors to stop fuelling the violence. The attacks come as 20 million people face acute hunger, with aid workers and civilian infrastructure among the targets.

Africa’s new credit agency: why it’s needed

Credit ratings have become so important in the financing of development that Africa has seen fit to build its own agency.

‘Lazy, weak, bewitched’ – how stigma stops Uganda’s children from getting help, and what schools can do about it

School mental health programmes must address both emotional wellbeing and structural pressures such as poverty, stigma and exclusion.

Urban Rhythms and Rural Retreats Across Africa

Africa's major cities offer distinct urban identities shaped by commerce, culture, and history, while surrounding landscapes provide accessible escapes for residents and visitors alike. The continent's diversity means that the gap between city center and wilderness is often measured in hours, not days.

Sudan’s death toll in 2025 could be as high as 100,000: how we did the count

Much of the difference in number of deaths across reports stems from how organisations select and handle sources.

Africa's Food Culture: Street Stalls to Sacred Family Pots

Across the African continent, food functions as both daily sustenance and cultural memory, connecting generations through shared ingredients and cooking traditions. From West African roadside kitchens to East African home hearths, the flavors of everyday life tell a story no menu can fully capture.