Regaining the currents: African women reclaim the energy transition narrative
By Correspondent, Harare On a quiet Wednesday virtual gathering that brought together activists, researchers, grassroots organizers, and climate justice advocates…
Would the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) advance progress towards achieving the indivisible goals of gender equality and health for all?
By Shobha Shukla The World Health Assembly (WHA) is the supreme decision-making body of the United Nations (UN) health agency,…
Good girls first take care of themselves before they choose to be carers for others
By Shobha Shukla The common phrase ‘good girls take care of family’ reflects a deeply ingrained social expectation, often referred…
InvestHK promotes Hong Kong as a strategic gateway for African enterprises to expand in Asia
By Correspondent Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is set to broaden its strategic engagement with the African continent as Associate Director-General…
DNA Editing and the Future of Agriculture in Rwanda: How Young Scientists Are Embracing Biotechnology
By Christophe Uwizeyimana As Rwanda joined the rest of the world in commemorating DNA Week on May 6, 2026, students,…
AHAS2026: The Rwanda NGOs Forum was awarded an Outstanding Team Award for contributions to the health sector in Africa
By Annonciata Byukusenge The Africa Health Summit and Awards 2026 was held in Rwanda, with the theme Advancing Equity, Innovation…
African experts warn that fossil fuel dependence deepens poverty and inequality, and call for a community-led renewable energy transition
By Correspondent, Nairobi A high-level webinar bringing together African energy experts, feminists, economists, and climate justice advocates on Friday challenged…
Through Southern Lenses: Science in Focus opens in Rome
By Correspondent, ROME The photography exhibition Through Southern Lenses: Science in Focus officially opened today, May 7, 2026, at the…
TWAS brings 37 global South climate scientists to Trieste for an IPCC
By Correspondent, Italy Early- to mid-career researchers from developing countries meet IPCC experts for an intensive climate workshop hosted by…
China’s zero-tariff policy to boost African export confidence and global trade stability, says industry leader
By Ntandoyenkosi Ncube China’s decision to grant zero-tariff treatment to products from 53 African countries is expected to bolster African…