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Share the story The trees are a scientific wonder, once capable of living for thousands of years, but now becoming endangered species Morondava in Madagascar, the skyline in Senegal and Kruger national …
Share the story Would white women in the US have supported #MeToo in the same way if it had been started by women elsewhere in the world? When #MeToo first broke …
Share the story 1 1ShareNTDs affect about 1.5 billion people. Digital technology could turbo-boost progress in combating them. Fabiano grew up close to a fast-flowing river that irrigates the land in Uganda’s Nebbi District. Over the …
Share the story Over 8 million tons of plastic pollute the oceans each year. The problem is so severe that, if nothing changes, there could be more plastic than fish in …
Share the story Despite the compelling narrative about African women becoming titans of industry, sexism and inequality make scaling up impossible for many entrepreneurs Africa is building up a glowing …
Share the story 1 1ShareOn April 1, 2001, heads of states of African Union countries met and pledged to commit, at least, 15% of their annual national budgets to the public health …
Share the story 1 1Share The rainy season is already here with us and most farmers have begun to plant various seeds nearly across Africa. As the farmers descend upon their farms, …
Share the story Women’s economic empowerment is experiencing a resurgence of attention. This is inspired by Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG5), which lays out goals for gender equality and women’s empowerment, …
Share the story 1 1Share The Board of Directors of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation said it was difficult to choose a single recipient in its global competition for …
Share the story 3 3SharesRwanda is often touted as an example of what African states could achieve if only they were better governed. Out of the ashes of a horrific genocide, President Paul …