Africa
New ways to sustainably manage African water resources
Scientists at Digital Earth Africa work to use satellite imagery to study water resources on the African continent. The information......
A doctor in Africa turns lives around
In Africa many women become social outcasts after a difficult birth leaves them incoontinent. A relatively smple operation can turn......
Being Mindful of the Masses: How Citizen Science Can Help Or Hinder Conservation
Safari goers dream of getting the perfect picture. Whether it’s a cheetah sprinting toward its prey, or giraffes walking into......
Vitaminized food boosts child survival rates
Amazing work done by World Food Prize recipient Dr Howarth Bouis and his team has changed basic food staple crops......
Rwanda’s survivor remembers the 100 days of genocide
Marie Claire Mukayiranga saw her father being executed by Hutu soldiers in 1994 during the 100 days of genocide that......
Nigeria’s ‘closest election in 20 years’ focuses on corruption, again
The most populous country in Africa went to the polls on Saturday, amid some controversial delays. There have been accusations......
South Sudan comes together in new peace plan
There has been celebrations in South Sudan as both the rebels under Dr Riek Machar and the Government of President Salva......
The forgotten famine
As donations and relief continues to pour into famine-stricken Yemen, South Sudan and Somalia, the central African nation of Chad......
Celebrating diversity on Africa Day
May 25 is Africa Day: a celebration that started in 1963, when 32 countries formed the Organisation of African Unity.......
Somalia’s food crisis hitting hard
Somalia is on the brink of famine, and help doesn’t seem to be reaching those in need. Communities are banding......