From South Africa’s industrial incentives to Kenya’s green number plates, a number of African governments are moving beyond pilot projects to implement comprehensive electric vehicle policies. Bonface Orucho, bird story …
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Community-led nature conservation that empower locals to become stewards of the environment around them are more sustainable and effective than efforts led by foreign groups that take a top-down approach, …
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New cars are hitting Africa’s roads faster than ever as local production rises and Chinese brands heat up competition with attractive prices.Morocco is speeding production at over 1 million units surpassing …
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African countries are using debt strategically to fund sustainable initiatives in areas such as health, food, education, environment and urban planning. Debt-for-development swaps are redirecting savings from high-cost loans into …
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The Martinez Zogo Case: A Test of Justice, Accountability and Press Freedom in Cameroon
The killing of investigative journalist Martinez Zogo stands as one of the most disturbing human rights cases in Cameroon’s recent history. Beyond the personal tragedy and the pain suffered by …
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Busting clichés: IShowSpeed and African content creators go beyond “safaris and suffering”
IShowSpeed’s livestreamed Africa tour adds to the work that African digital influencers have been doing in recent years to capture the continent beyond clichéd images of poverty and conflict. Bonface …
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Tata, the Marathon Grandmother: ‘Every Sweat Dripping off My Face Is for a Cause’
Joyce Nduku has been hitting the headlines recently, almost as much as she hits the streets in her running shoes – and its all for a good cause. Lesalon Kasaine …
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From forcibly displaced to proud landowners, Somali families reclaim their futures
A landownership scheme established by and for displaced families living in an IDP camp in Somalia and financed through a traditional communal savings practice, known as ayuuto, has empowered hundreds …
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Rwanda’s healers and gardeners are preserving local plant knowledge
The Rwandan government and local plant hobbyists are preserving indigenous knowledge, conserving plant species, and supporting traditional herbalists who have safeguarded the country’s biodiversity for generations. By Alice Kayibanda Kayisire, …
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Ivorian biker challenges Africa, Europe to make motorcycling inclusive, safer
The award-winning and influential biker known as “Bambina” has channeled her passion for motorcycles to drive progress for women in the sport and at the same time, make it easier …