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Sawe and the new marathon era: How runners are skipping the track to reach the top
When Sabastian Sawe tore through the streets of London with a historic performance, it looked like a breakout moment—but it may signal something bigger: a shift in how elite distance runners rise to the pinnacle.
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Sylvia Chebet
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Tanzania closes Nduta camp housing thousands of Burundi refugees
The move was in line with an agreement on the repatriation of Burundian refugees between a UN agency and the governments of the two East African countries.
How Morocco employs technology and resilience in post-earthquake recovery
Morocco is counting on investments in technology and resilience to better understand and confront seismic risk after a devastating earthquake hit the North African country in September 2023.
By
Charles Mgbolu
Walking for change: Kenyan man walks 500km to promote education access for students
With no money and no institutional backing, Baraka Chula is trekking across counties in Kenya to rally support for a digital solution aimed at improving access to education services.
By
Paula Odek
From stigma to strength: Sokhna Ka’s journey beyond disability in Senegal
Sokhna Ka’s story is one of resilience, courage, and quiet brilliance. Born with cerebral palsy, she has risen to become a symbol of intellectual excellence in her community—and now aspires to drive more inclusive workplace policies across Africa.
By
Firmain Eric Mbadinga
MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT OFFERS A LESSON: TÜRKİYE EMERGES AS TOP CHOICE FOR AFRICAN COUNTRIES
The US-Israeli attack on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation by striking Gulf states have shifted balances. Seeing some Western defence systems underperform, African countries are turning first to Türkiye. Experts say this is not temporary.
By
Sertaç Aksan
Who will be the next UN chief? Macky Sall faces Latin American rivals
Sylvia Chebet
Trash to treasure: How Cameroon’s scrap metal workers forge dignity out of waste
Pauline Odhiambo
Mystery unravelled: How researchers discovered wall-climbing fish in DRC
Charles Mgbolu
How Ghana is championing Pan-Africanism
Ghana has, in recent years, taken bold steps in consolidating its historical place in Pan-Africanism.
By
Firmain Eric Mbadinga
Expelled from Sahel: What is France looking for in Kenya?
Kenya does not have a colonial history with France, however, it’s partnership with Paris raises a question whether it has learned lessons from France’s dealings with its former colonies.
By
Emmanuel Oduor
A lifetime to heal: Girls pay the highest price in Sudan’s forgotten war
Three years on, Sudan's war has left thousands killed and millions displaced. Beyond the staggering loss, a more hidden crisis is unfolding: sexual violence, leaving girls to bear the deepest wounds, often in silence, as survival replaces childhood.
By
Sylvia Chebet
Serving hope: How a Japanese project is restoring meals, and futures, in Guinea-Bissau
The Embassy of Japan in Dakar and the United Nations World Food Programme seal a $1.32 million agreement set to provide hot meals to over 150,000 schoolchildren and other vulnerable populations.
By
Pauline Odhiambo
Why are attacks increasing in Nigeria despite presence of US troops?
Analysts say the US mischaracterised and falsely labelled the attacks as a Christian genocide and misunderstood how complex terrorism is in Nigeria.
By
Charles Mgbolu
From colonial routes to deportation routes: Africa and the politics of US deportations
By sending migrants to third countries in Africa, the US is redefining where its immigration system ends. What is presented as migration management is, critics argue, a transfer of responsibility—with significant consequences for receiving nations.
By
Sylvia Chebet
HOW MIDDLE EAST CRISIS IS SHATTERING KENYA’S MEAT EXPORTS
Shipments from Kenya have reduced to a trickle and traders are worried of a prolonged disruption if the US-Israeli war on Iran persists.
By
Kevin Philips Momanyi and Emmanuel Oduor
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Emmanuel Oduor
Digital sovereignty: Africa's new battle for independence
6 min read
Pauline Odhiambo
How Africa’s classrooms face the world’s toughest test
4 min read
Sylvia Chebet
From workshop to workforce: How apprenticeships are transforming Kenyan youth
6 min read
Pauline Odhiambo
How a $240 million project is giving coastal communities in Benin and Mauritania a fighting chance
4 min read
WHAT TOGO TEACHES OTHER COUNTRIES ABOUT TACKLING NEGLECTED DISEASES
Experts say Togo’s success in eliminating four Neglected Tropical Diseases offers a powerful blueprint for Africa to accelerate progress through stronger leadership, local ownership, and sustained action.
By
Charles Mgbolu
Sylvia Chebet
Pauline Odhiambo
Charles Mgbolu
