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Sub-Saharan Africa

Six million young moms in Africa are not in school — they can be

Africa

Six million young moms in Africa are not in school — they can be

By Shanice Kasura, Itumeleng Senetla, Chiedza Chinakwetu, Alice Armstrong and Jane Kelly

Loaded for Bear: Several African economies are growing fast, and they are not resource-intensive

Africa

Loaded for Bear: Several African economies are growing fast, and they are not resource-intensive

By Ed Stoddard

Quality education eases poverty and boosts economy, yet Africa remains on backfoot

Op-eds

Quality education eases poverty and boosts economy, yet Africa remains on backfoot

By Enoch Randy Aikins for ISS Today

Get gender equality right in Africa, and prosperity will follow

Africa

Get gender equality right in Africa, and prosperity will follow

By Kouassi Yeboua

Land corruption hurts those discriminated against most — report

Africa

Land corruption hurts those discriminated against most — report

By Takudzwa Pongweni

Two truths and a lie – addressing Africa’s race for inward investment

Africa

Two truths and a lie – addressing Africa’s race for inward investment

By Marie-Noelle Nwokolo

Gender mainstreaming in approaches to climate change is imperative for southern Africa

Africa

Gender mainstreaming in approaches to climate change is imperative for southern Africa

By Tsotang Tsietsi

Intergenerational trauma in sub-Saharan Africa needs to be tackled in anti-terror efforts

Africa

Intergenerational trauma in sub-Saharan Africa needs to be tackled in anti-terror efforts

By Isel Ras

Creating the first AI-powered solar electricity back-up system for houses in sub-Saharan Africa

Africa

Creating the first AI-powered solar electricity back-up system for houses in sub-Saharan Africa

By Masoud Salehiborujeni, Eng Ofetotse and Jean-Christophe Nebel

Africa growth forecasts cut as World Bank warns of stagflation and food insecurity

Business Maverick

Africa growth forecasts cut as World Bank warns of stagflation and food insecurity

By Ed Stoddard

Pharma deal gives 90 countries access to cheaper HIV prevention injection

Africa

Pharma deal gives 90 countries access to cheaper HIV prevention injection

By Kerry Cullinan

Russia-Ukraine grain export deal promises major benefits for poor countries – if it holds

Business Maverick

Russia-Ukraine grain export deal promises major benefits for poor countries – if it holds

By Wandile Sihlobo