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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- 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
The UK wants to send refugees to Rwanda. Is that legal?The U.K. has signed a deal to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda for processing and resettlement. Critics say that is illegal, unfeasible, and inhuman.
How young people are driving political change in ZimbabweFor the first time since independence, Zimbabwe鈥檚 ruling party聽is losing support in its rural strongholds.
First LookZimbabwe rebuilds rural homes to withstand climate changesAs Zimbabwe faces more and more extreme weather caused by climate change, traditional rural homes made from soil and wood are being destroyed. The government has issued new standards in an effort to encourage builders to switch to more durable materials.
鈥業f our animals survive, we will.鈥� Somaliland grapples with drought.As the Horn of Africa faces its worst drought in 40 years, conflict and climate change have made the situation worse. Locals hope climate-smart agriculture can mitigate future crises.聽
Young Nigerians are tackling the stigma of mental healthElizabeth Ita is one of a growing number of young Nigerians who are using their own successful battles with mental health to drive change.聽
In Pictures: A circus troupe offers hope to Senegal鈥檚 street childrenThe Sencirk circus troupe offers Senegal鈥檚 talib茅s an outlet to work through traumatic experiences and to see paths toward a better future.
Why a museum sold Mandela鈥檚 arrest warrant as an NFTA South African museum sold a virtual copy of Nelson Mandela鈥檚 arrest warrant as an NFT. Should other museums on the continent follow suit?
A Pan-African icon鈥檚 killers brought to justice 鈥� 35 years laterJustice advocates are bolstered by a rare, successful, homegrown trial of a former putschist in a region still beset by coups.