Jobless young South Africans often lose hope: new study proves the power of mentorship
More than a third of young South Africans are not in employment, education or training. This cohort of 3.4 million...
Africa’s development banks are being undermined: the continent will pay the price
Ghana and Zambia’s official creditors are pressing them to default on loans to two African multilateral financial institutions: the African...
Detty December started as a Nigerian cultural moment. Now it’s spreading across the continent – and minting money
Festivals like Carnival Calabar in Nigeria abound throughout the year-end parties across west Africa and beyond. Akintomiwaao/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SAEvery...
Migrants in South Africa’s economic powerhouse often go hungry: the drivers and what can be done about it
About 281 million people globally have migrated from their country of origin to another country. This movement can be temporary...
African finance ministers shouldn’t be making bond deals: how to hand over the job to experts
Eurobonds, debts owed in a foreign currency, have become a quick and attractive way for African countries to borrow money....
Are Chinese investors grabbing Zambian land? Study finds that’s a myth
Media coverage of Chinese land investments in African agriculture often reinforces narratives of a “weak African state” and the “Chinese...
What happens when aid is cut to a large refugee camp? Kenyan study paints a bleak picture
Humanitarian needs are rising around the world. At the same time, major donors such as the US and the UK...
Nigeria’s economy is growing but rural poverty is rising: 5 key policies to address the divide
The Nigerian economy grew at a robust rate of 3.4% in 2024, the highest it has been since 2019 (except...
Older South Africans need better support and basic services – and so do their caregivers
In South Africa, most long-term care for older people happens at home through the efforts of family members, largely female...
Uganda’s tax system is a drain on small businesses: how to set them free
Uganda is one of the countries most exposed to recent cuts in international aid, particularly with the dissolution of the...
