insert_link Africa South Sudan floods: the first example of a mass population permanently displaced by climate change? Abandoned homes in South Sudan. rameesha bilal shah / shutterstock By Liz Stephens, University of Reading and Jacob Levi, Charité – Berlin University of Medicine Enormous floods have once again engulfed much of South Sudan, as record water-levels in Lake Victoria flow downstream through the Nile. More than 700,000 people have been affected. Hundreds of thousands of people there were already forced from their homes by huge floods […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 31
insert_link Africa Fire safety tips at home: the risks and how to avoid them By Rhoda Afriyie Mensah, Luleå University of Technology In many African communities, fire hazards are a concern due to the materials used for building and daily activities such as cooking and heating. The risks are increased by the use of highly flammable materials in homes and the absence of fire prevention measures. A major fire in a Johannesburg building in 2023, for example, claimed dozens of lives […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 14
insert_link Africa South Africa is failing its youngest children – report flags critical gaps in early learning, social protection and health care By Wiedaad Slemming, University of Cape Town; Linda Biersteker, University of Cape Town, and Lori Lake, University of Cape Town Nearly 10 years ago South Africa outlined its commitment to invest in the health and development of young children. The National Integrated Early Childhood Development Policy of 2015 detailed government’s intention to provide a comprehensive set of services to pregnant women, young children and their families by […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 11
insert_link Africa Nigeria is the world’s 2nd biggest plastic polluter: expert insights into the crisis By Wale Fatade, The Conversation Plastic pollution is a major problem in Nigeria. Recent research identified the country as a plastic pollution hotspot, second to India. India emits 9.3 million tonnes of plastic into the environment each year – one fifth of the global total. Nigeria emits 3.5 million tonnes annually. Just how big is the issue and what can be done about it? The Conversation Africa […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 14
insert_link Africa Global media tell only part of Africa’s story – new report shows which outlets perform best and worst By Wallace Chuma, University of Cape Town and Trust Matsilele, Birmingham City University Media coverage of Africa has always been dominated by narratives of disease, poverty, conflict and political instability. These portrayals, rooted in colonial histories, continue to shape global perceptions and policy decisions. A nuanced and comprehensive analysis of how Africa is represented in global news could help change this. It could present a more […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 13
insert_link Africa South Africa’s green hydrogen hub: EU grants not nearly enough to get industry going By Bruce Douglas Young, University of the Witwatersrand and Craig McGregor, Stellenbosch University South Africa is poised to become a major player in the global energy transition, thanks to its vast renewable energy resources (sun and wind) and its plans for green hydrogen production. Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis, where renewable electricity splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. Unlike grey hydrogen, which is derived from fossil […] todaySeptember 11, 2024 7
insert_link Africa From humble beginnings to Africa’s development partner of choice: Former and current staff reflect on the African Development Bank’s transformation The African Development Bank has kicked off activities to celebrate 60 years of its transformative impact on Africa's development. Since September 1964 when representatives of 25 African countries gathered in Khartoum, Sudan, to agree on the vision for a bank to drive economic development across Africa, it has been a journey of resilience and passion, including a fair share of bumps and bruises. Georges Rigobert Aithnard, the Bank's […] todaySeptember 11, 2024 19
insert_link Africa A Day Of Joy As The African Development Bank celebrates 60 Years The President of Cote d’Ivoire Alassane Ouattara led celebrations on Tuesday to mark the African Development Bank’s 60th anniversary. “This is an historic milestone and a cause for celebration, but it is also an opportunity to see that the African Development Bank has financed some pivotal infrastructure and helped improve the living conditions of millions of Africans. The Bank is a source of pride and hope for Africa,” President […] todaySeptember 11, 2024 18
insert_link Africa Ghana is Africa’s largest gold producer, but it has an illegal mining issue: 5 essential reads By Godfred Boafo, The Conversation Ghana is one of the world’s gold hotspots. It is Africa’s largest producer of gold and it ranks sixth globally. In 2023, 4 million ounces were produced. It is essential to Ghana’s economy, contributing around 7% of gross domestic product. Ghana’s gold mines are found in most parts of the country, and the mining history can be traced back hundreds of years. However, […] todaySeptember 11, 2024 16