Cassava: The dangerous past and the promising future of a naturally toxic and culturally rich plant
The three staple crops that dominate modern diets in countries like the…
Origin: This outstanding portrayal of India’s caste system is hugely important to Dalit people like me
Origin, the latest film from acclaimed director Ava DuVernay (Selma, When They See Us),…
Russia’s next election is likely to put Putin in power for longer than anyone since Peter the Great
Presidential elections will be held in Russia in March. It is inevitable…
What happens if King Charles can no longer perform his duties?
Anne Twomey, University of Sydney King Charles III’s cancer diagnosis will turn…
Dengue 2024: Time to learn from recent mistakes and train professionals to prevent deaths
As of January 30, the country (Brazil) has recorded 217,000 cases of dengue ,…
Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?
Eric Charry, Wesleyan University For the first time in its 65-year history…
South Africa’s military is expected to do more than ever with tighter budgets: how the force has declined over 30 years
Theo Neethling, University of the Free State The South African National Defence…
Kenya’s healthcare workers abuse a third of teen mums from informal settlements – study
Anthony Idowu Ajayi, African Population and Health Research Center and Caroline W.…
South Africans are opting to go off-grid: how they’re being helped, and hindered, in their efforts
Germarié Viljoen, North-West University and Felix Dube, University of Pretoria Eskom, South…
Niger and Russia are forming military ties: 3 ways this could upset old allies
Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University In July 2023, Niger’s military took over…