On the Gates Foundation website, Ghanaian programmer Darlington Akogo talks about his mission to reduce the number of deaths in the West African nation, where there’s one doctor per 10,000 patients.

In April of 2023, two factions of the Sudanese armed forces, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), began attacking each other in the capital city of Khartoum ...

During the South Sudan independence celebrations on 9 July 2011 at Freedom Square, next to the John Garang Mausoleum, the unity of purpose and hope for the future was electrifying. One could hardly ...

Last month, Kenya’s president William Ruto offered to host the second biennial African Climate Summit later this year, should no other African country be willing to take on the task. Ruto made this ...

The clash between progress and cultural heritage often results in painful outcomes, particularly the loss of family land and historical homes. The question remains: At what cost are we changing our ...

Many African governments, including Kenya’s, are increasingly leveraging labor export as a “quick fix” for domestic unemployment, often at the expense of workers’ welfare and human rights. Kenya’s ...

The history of our region, in particular, tells us that one of two things is supposed to happen during a mass youth uprising such as has been witnessed in Kenya starting from late June: a military-led ...

Integrating refugees and asylum seekers into host communities remains a major challenge for Kenya despite previous attempts, especially for those refugees living in camps. Focussing solely on refugees ...

The Nairobi City Marathon 2024 wasn’t just a race; it was a celebration of the city’s spirit. From the vibrant atmosphere to the determined runners, the event showcased Nairobi’s passion for sports ...

For decades now, the United Nations (UN) and its collaborators have been saying that humanity faces an existential threat due to “global warming” caused by human activities (“anthropogenic factors”).

Amidst Kenya’s #RejectFinanceBill protests, as the echoes of dissent reverberate through the streets, a generation rises to challenge the pillars of a colonial legacy that still looms large. Dominated ...

In the complex political landscape of Somalia, recent events such as constitutional amendments, acts of treason by Somaliland and Puntland through compromises with Ethiopia, the SSC-Khatumo state’s ...