Government
South Africa’s public service: new laws aim to put competent people in charge and hold them to account
South Africa has been on a decades-long journey of reforming its public service. But serious problems persist.
News
Editorial coverage from the Baringo Kenya Wire newsroom.
- Education
Nigeria’s school kidnapping threat is changing: 4 lessons from the 56-day Oyo attack
Following the mass abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oyo State, south-west Nigeria in 2026, the authorities attributed the attack to the Ansaru terrorist group. Key suspects were prosecuted and handed prison terms.
- Health
Biokineticists fight disease using exercise science: how to bring their skills to rural patients
Noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases and cancers account for about 75% of deaths globally. Early detection is key to managing the scale of the problem.
- Business
Certification des minerais dans la région des Grands Lacs : remède ou placebo ?
Au début du XXIᵉ siècle, le problème des « minerais de conflit » a progressivement remplacé celui des « diamants de conflit ».
- Government
Ethiopia’s peace deal is unravelling – what went wrong with the Tigray agreement
The Pretoria peace deal in Ethiopia was an agreement to cease hostilities. It wasn’t a comprehensive political settlement. A political settlement is an enduring agreement among powerful groups that delivers some benefits to avert conflict.
- Environment
Johannesburg and Medellín: what South Africa can learn from Colombia about fixing a broken city
The city of Johannesburg – South Africa’s largest – is increasingly unable to perform even its most basic functions, such as providing clean water and electricity and maintaining its roads and the safety of its citizens.
- Culture
Senegal’s Youth Olympics legacy: who pays after the Games?
Senegal has made major investments to build, renovate and modernise its sports facilities to host the Youth Olympic Games, set for 31 October to 13 November 2026. New or upgraded venues now stand in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly.
- Health
Child malnutrition is one of Africa’s biggest health challenges: food aid is only part of the solution
Malnutrition among children under five remains one of sub-Saharan Africa’s most persistent public health challenges. Countries and development partners have introduced numerous nutrition programmes.
- Real Estate
More land, better life? South African farming study asks if that’s the road to rural development
South Africa’s rural development debate often starts with a familiar idea: if rural households have more land, they can produce more food, earn more money and become “emerging farmers” who eventually develop into commercial farmers.
- Community
Les pays africains riverains de la mer Rouge face à des risques croissants avec l'expansion des Houthis
La prise de contrôle par les Houthis de plusieurs zones de la côte yéménite de la mer Rouge offre à ce groupe armé une nouvelle plateforme pour perturber le trafic maritime international.
- Health
Pollen season: new map of South Africa’s allergy hotspots gives you time to prepare
For some South Africans, the beginning of the flower season is met not with the joys of spring but rather with a sniffy nose, itchy eyes and a cacophony of sneezing.
- Environment
Climate change is fuelling African conflict – governments are developing a shared response
Climate change is making life tougher. Across Africa, failed harvests, shrinking water supplies and more extreme weather are leaving millions of people hungry and forcing many from their homes.