Africa
Religious conflict continues in the Central African republic
The religious conflicts in the Central African republic continues as international troops struggle to keep order. It is a country largely......
African refugees take centre stage
A novel theatre production about to premiere in western Sydney tells the stories of a group of African women who’ve......
African studies: Far from desirable in the Australian tertiary system
Where have the opportunities to learn about Africa in Australian universities gone? It seems there’s a blind-spot when it comes......
Ensuring Africa’s Food Security
Employing women and youth in farming activities, and returning to traditional foods could be the answer. That’s according to experts......
Effects of aid shortfall clear in West Africa
Ever refrained from giving money to charity because you couldn’t be sure the money would get to where it’s needed?......
Breaking the famine in the Sahel
Two years ago, more than 10 million people were affected by the food crisis in West Africa. Now millions of......
African Health Professionals Visit Adelaide
Health issues facing poorer countries are so big that they can seem very overwhelming. It is hard to know sometimes......
The West African Food Crisis
Western Africa is currently in the grip of a terrible food shortage, exacerbated by the unrest in Mali. There are......
Cottoning On
A group of West African cotton farmers are touring Queensland and New South Wales this month, hoping to learn how......
Oxfam calls for end to military incursions targeting Al-Shabaab
Witnesses along the drought-stricken Ethiopian-Somali border have reported that hundreds of Ethiopian troops have entered Somalia, heavy weaponry in tow.......