Africa

  • Feb 23, 2017
  • 7 min read

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

Africa
  • Feb 21, 2017
  • 6 min read

Hackers may exploit insecure Africa internet

Internet usage in sub-Saharan Africa is rising fast, but cybersecurity is lagging far behind

Africa
  • Feb 17, 2017
  • 7 min read

Armyworm outbreak will become lasting African problem

The arrival of a new invasive pest species is threatening continental food security, with a global spread likely

Africa
  • Feb 15, 2017
  • 7 min read

Progress 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.

Africa
  • Feb 14, 2017
  • 7 min read

African 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

Africa
  • Feb 7, 2017
  • 2 min read

Armyworm outbreak could worsen African food insecurity

With several countries attempting to recover from El Nino-related drought, a new pest could hamper regional production

Africa
  • Feb 6, 2017
  • 7 min read

African populations are vulnerable to falsified drugs

Discoveries of substandard antimalarial medications highlight a growing concern over drug quality

Africa
  • Jan 31, 2017
  • 2 min read

New chair is unlikely to alter African Union's focus

Regional organisation elects successor to Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma as chairperson of AU commission

Africa