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In Focus
Caught in the crossfire: The human toll of conflict in eastern DRC
DRC
WFP calls for international intervention as displacement and hunger reach crisis levels.
On music, activism, and empowering Africa’s next generation
UNICEF
A conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa’s future, and breaking boundaries.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities
debt
To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.
Editor Picks
AfricaArab Spring
Will popular upsurge in the north help spur reform south of the Sahara?
independencenewest nation
Building a new nation amidst dire poverty and the scars of war
Cyber-activists lend savvy to North African revolutions. Social media help spread images, messages and enthusiasm
Interview with labour leader Kwasi Adu-Amankwah