insert_link World Chinese and Russian disinformation flourishes in some African countries – anti-US sentiment helps it take hold By Dani Madrid-Morales, University of Sheffield; Herman Wasserman, Stellenbosch University, and Saifuddin Ahmed, Nanyang Technological University The spread of disinformation is one of the biggest risks to societies. Recent examples have been conspiracy narratives about COVID-19 vaccinations and false claims about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The trend is linked partly to competition among world powers, which is being played out in Africa too. Across the continent, multiple foreign […] todaySeptember 5, 2024 17
Africa China’s investments in Africa aren’t working as well as they as they should for cities: this needs to change By Astrid R.N. Haas, University of Toronto Over the past two decades African leaders have become increasingly drawn to Chinese financing and investment. These investments are made rapidly and with reportedly less stringent conditions than traditional financing sources. Some also suggest that China’s approach aligns more closely with African priorities. This sentiment was summarised by the former president of Senegal, Abdoulaye Wade, in 2008: China’s approach to […] todaySeptember 4, 2024 24
insert_link Africa Made in Africa shipbuilding gains momentum By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency As a South African shipbuilding firm works on an export vessel that needs no sailor, several other African countries are joining the league of local shipbuilders, to tap into a burgeoning market on the continent and elsewhere. In May, A South African media reported that shipbuilder Legacy Marine was building an autonomous vessel for a client in Saudi Arabia as a proof-of-concept […] todaySeptember 4, 2024 31
insert_link Oshiwambo Oshongalele shoGreen Hydrogen osha hovela moWindhoek Ovaunganeki voshongalele sho Green Hydorogen ovati omalongekido aeshe okwa manifwa oku hovela noshongalele osho tashi hovele nena moshilando pangelo. Oshongalele shopaiwana sho Green Hydorgen, otashi kufa ombinga moule womafiku eli 3 twa taalela, nosha teelela shikakale sha etelela pamwe omuvalu wovanhu vedulife po 700, vayambuka moilongo ifike po 60 younyuni. William Shilamba, eli oshitopolwa sho commitee ikwetele komesho oshongalele pefimbo leenghundafana odo vaninga nodjonghundana yetu okwati, ovakufimbinga vadja moikondo ya […] todaySeptember 3, 2024 24
insert_link Africa China’s interests in Africa are being shaped by the race for renewable energy By Lauren Johnston, University of Sydney China-Africa relations have deepened over the past two decades, characterised by increased economic cooperation, investment and infrastructure development. China is now Africa’s largest trading partner, with partnerships focused on building roads, railways and energy projects. As the ninth Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) kicks off this week in Beijing, a new, green theme is shaping their relationship: the global renewable energy race. […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Aluminium foil that can clean water: we’ve developed a coating which attracts and traps dangerous microbes John Fredricks/NurPhoto By Taufiq Ihsan, Universitas Andalas More than 2 billion people around the world do not have access to safe, uncontaminated drinking water. Around 418 million of them live in African countries. The problem is most acute in rural communities, where people’s primary water sources are rivers, lakes and hand-dug wells, which are often contaminated with harmful pathogens. This contamination is caused by inadequate sanitation facilities, open […] todaySeptember 2, 2024 21
Oshiwambo Germany taka kwafela okuyandja oshali shomiti dotunila yo Mpox, koilyolongo ya Africa. Epangelo la Germany ola yandja elombwelo talika kwafela mokuyandja oshali shomuti wotunila yomukifi wo Mpox wakonda pomata 100,000. Olopota yapitifwa onghela omandaxa oyati oshali shoku yandja omaano omuti otashi lalakanene okuya moshipala etukuko lomukifi wo Mpox moilyolongo ya Africa. Epangelo la, Germany ola ulika yoo talika yambidida pashimaliwa ehangano louhaku mounyuni (WHO) osho tashi kaningwa momikalo dayoolooka moku kandeka etandavelo loudu wo Mpox, noku kwafela omahangano oo eli moukumwe noilyolongo […] todayAugust 27, 2024 10 1
insert_link Africa Africa’s mobility startups dethrone fintechs, scale new heights By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency Africa’s mobility startups are having a moment. For the first time, these small businesses in transport and logistics have dethroned Fintechs in attracting the most investor funding on the continent. In another historic first, mobility startups are beginning to explore cross-border rental trips as they look to capitalize on growing intra-Africa tourism fuelled by the removal of visa requirements by some […] todayAugust 22, 2024 16
insert_link Africa Africa’s off-grid solar sector is electrifying global investors By Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Africa’s off-grid solar sector continues to be a magnet for investment, with recent analysis from Africa: the Big Deal emphasizing its growing appeal to investors. Despite a general decline in start-up funding across the continent over the last two years, the industry remains a clear priority for both the social impact and regular investment community. According to Laura Fortes, the senior […] todayAugust 22, 2024 29