Africa
Chinese influence on African consumer trends will grow
China's cultural reach across sub-Saharan Africa is growing as its education and technology finds new willing recipients
AfricaHackers may exploit insecure Africa internet
Internet usage in sub-Saharan Africa is rising fast, but cybersecurity is lagging far behind
AfricaArmyworm outbreak will become lasting African problem
The arrival of a new invasive pest species is threatening continental food security, with a global spread likely
AfricaProgress countering HIV/AIDS in Africa may be at risk
While the HIV/AIDS epidemic has dropped out of headlines, the virus still poses a potent risk.
AfricaAfrican aid effectiveness will face greater scrutiny
Foreign aid budgets are under pressure amid the election of sceptical leaders in the United Kingdom and United States
AfricaArmyworm outbreak could worsen African food insecurity
With several countries attempting to recover from El Nino-related drought, a new pest could hamper regional production
AfricaAfrican populations are vulnerable to falsified drugs
Discoveries of substandard antimalarial medications highlight a growing concern over drug quality
AfricaNew chair is unlikely to alter African Union's focus
Regional organisation elects successor to Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as chairperson of AU commission
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