Kenyan President William Ruto has sparked a social media backlash after remarks suggesting that Nigerian-accented English can be difficult to understand. Speaking to Kenyans living
By 2024, only 38% of Africa’s population was online, according to the International Telecommunication Union—far below the global average of 68%. For a continent often
The approach begins with mothers. Each year, about 260,000 women—more than 90 percent in low- and middle-income countries—die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications. Improving maternal health is critical not only for saving lives, but also for giving children a stronger start.
Several African countries rely on imports for staple foods, and disruptions in global trade routes or price volatility can lead to shortages or unaffordable prices. Fertiliser, much of which is linked to energy markets, becomes more expensive, affecting agricultural productivity and threatening future harvests. The result is a cycle where higher input costs today translate into food insecurity tomorrow.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 21 — In the quiet hours before dawn, when most of the city is still asleep, Susan Cherono is already at work.
One year ago, the quiet beauty of Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir was shattered by gunfire. On April 22, 2025, what began as an
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