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Walk. Listen. Care. Grassroots women鈥檚 groups help keep peace in KenyaGrassroots organizations and a maturing electorate are transforming Kenya鈥檚 political culture.
First LookClimate change and infrastructure threaten wildlife in AfricaFamous for their towering giraffes, massive elephants, and elusive leopards, parks in Africa are under climate stress. Prolonged drought and large-scale developments are hampering conservation efforts in protected areas and endangering ecosystems, scientists say.
Why South Africa is closing its doors to migrants it once welcomedSouth Africa鈥檚 decision to expel almost 200,000 Zimbabwean nationals has taken on outsize symbolism.
In Pictures: The refugee firefighters of MauritaniaLocal Mauritanian volunteers often fight fires alongside the Malian refugee teams, creating a bond between the hosts and their guests.
How Egypt gets leftover food in the hands of hungry peopleThe Tekeya app is saving thousands of meals from being binned in the Arab world鈥檚 biggest food waster.
First LookTunisia鈥檚 president handed unchecked power with new constitutionTunisia has voted for a constitution that gives sweeping powers to the president and weakens the legislative and judicial branches of government. Proposed and spearheaded by the sitting president, the country could turn into an autocracy, experts say.
The Nigerian school with a radical idea: Teaching Boko Haram鈥檚 kidsIn the heart of territory that has proved fertile ground for radical Islamists Boko Haram, Zannah Mustapha runs a school that鈥檚 radical in a different way.
First LookAs Russia marches across Ukraine, a battle for influence in AfricaAs the war in Ukraine intensifies, Russian, American, and French leaders are scrambling for influence in Africa, again. The leaders are using words calculated to appeal to listeners in post-colonial Africa in a bid to garner support for their positions on Ukraine.聽
First LookLiberia celebrates its independence and founding by freed slavesWith Liberia turning 175, the nation is celebrating its past and the freed slaves who founded it. At the same time, residents and politicians are grappling with challenges now facing the country as they try to forge its future.
First LookZimbabwe rolls out new coin as golden solution to inflationZimbabwe has launched 22 carat聽gold coins as its new currency. The coins, named after Victoria Falls, are the central bank鈥檚 efforts to beat hyperinflation that reached 5 billion% in 2008, according to the IMF. But, the move may only benefit those with excess cash.聽聽
The meaning of Mandela, explained by a motherMandela Day commemorates the former president鈥檚 legacy with a simple call to charity but sidelines his inspiring vision, a mother in Johannesburg says.
Peanut paste: The link between Putin鈥檚 war and starving childrenAfrican families are being pushed to the wall by a war thousands of miles away.
In heated Nigeria elections, more women elbow up to political tableA new generation is slowly upending the shockingly poor representation of women in Nigerian politics.
First LookHauling empty nets: Kenyan fisherfolk face dwindling tuna stocksTuna stocks in the Indian Ocean are dwindling and coastal communities in Kenya are feeling the pinch. However, a study commissioned by the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission hopes to inform regulations, adaptation, and mitigation measures for tuna fisheries.聽
This woman rescues Kenyan girls from sex traffickersSex tourism is rife along Kenya's stunning but impoverished tourist coast. One woman has made it her mission to rescue girls.
Most African migrants don鈥檛 leave Africa. Here鈥檚 what that looks like.The future of global migration is already playing out 鈥� for better and worse 鈥� on the African continent, where most migration by Africans takes place.
First LookCall to action: Kenyan elections under threat of hate speechWith the Kenyan elections in August, hate speech against ethnic communities聽is spreading across social media platforms. TikTok, Meta, and Twitter all say they are working to combat misinformation, but experts suggest they are not doing enough.
First LookFor queer Nigerians, Pride celebrations mark hope and resilienceAlthough homosexuality is illegal in Nigeria, more LGBTQ+ people are finding the courage to celebrate during Pride month. In 2017, a poll found 83% of Nigerians would not accept an LGBTQ+ family member. In 2019, that number dropped to about 60%.
First LookRefugees in Rwanda to UK asylum-seekers: There's not much hereGreat Britain is preparing to send its first group of asylum-seekers to Rwanda amid outcries and legal challenges. Now refugees who arrived in the East African country under earlier arrangements are deploring a lack of opportunities there.
First LookFor Africans by Africans: Young innovators battle Big TechAfrican innovators are creating online platforms to search for solutions to problems unique to the continent. The young innovators, pushing the boundaries beyond the grasp of Big Tech,聽insist that local knowledge is key to meeting local needs.聽