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The Conversation

The Conversation Africa is an independent source of news and views from the academic and research community, delivered direct to the public.

The Conversation Africa is a non-profit, public benefit organisation. It is supported by a number of donors as well as academic institutions.

The Conversation Africa is an independent source of news and views from the academic and research community, delivered direct to the public.

The Conversation Africa is a non-profit, public benefit organisation. It is supported by a number of donors as well as academic institutions.

Latest articles written by The Conversation:

  1. Why talking about your death is a loving act

    Death often leaves families in emotional and financial turmoil, but simple planning can make the difference between heartbreak and healing.

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  2. Boys first, girls last: The inequality destroying women's sport

    How to tackle the ‘gender play gap’: Four ways to encourage young women back into sport

  3. I was a child soldier: Now I fight to save them

    “I was not given a gun because I was strong. I was handed one because I was weak.”

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  4. Why child sacrifice in Kenya and Ghana is happening

    The superstitious killing of children fuels a cruel trade in human body parts.

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  5. Gaming's dark side: How online games are radicalising boys into misogyny

    Experts warn that stereotypical gender representations in gaming normalise misogynistic worldviews

  6. Study reveals alarming gaps in critical care across Africa

    Many critically ill patients do not receive essential treatments such as oxygen therapy or blood pressure stabilisation, leading to high mortality rates.

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  7. From darling to doubtful: The West now rethinks ties with Rwanda

    Western actors have grown exasperated with Rwanda’s impunity and have been forced to change tack.

    Rwandan President Paul Kagame
  8. Why Kenya’s courts are corruption hotspots: All eyes on CJ Koome

    Potential challenges: lack of commitment, power struggles, poor coordination.

    Martha Koome
  9. Bold action to pull South Sudan back from the brink of civil war

    South Sudan is at risk of returning to full-blown civil war due to a faltering peace process.

  10. Woman-to-woman marriage in west Africa: A vanishing tradition of power and agency

    Such marriages aim to preserve lineage, secure inheritance, and enhance a woman’s economic and political agency.

    women
  11. Ethiopia’s civil war: What’s fueling the Amhara rebellion?

    Amhara rebellion fuelled by unaddressed grievances, aftermath of Tigray war and federal disarmament efforts.

    Amhara forces
  12. So, how do coconuts get their water?

    Coconut trees are called “nature’s supermarket” or the “tree of life” in several cultures.

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  13. DRC conflict: Inside Rwanda-Belgium fallout

    At the root of this diplomatic fallout is the resurgence of the rebel group, M23.

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  14. Can a daily nap do more harm than good?

    Napping is a double-edged sword.

  15. Battle for Khartoum: Tracking Sudan’s war over two years

    The conflict stems from a long-standing power struggle over military control and integration.

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  16. Why making maths optional is a bad idea and what should happen instead

    Maths is a compulsory subject in the first 12 years of basic education in many African countries.

  17. Uncovered: Islamic State in Somalia

    The Islamic State of Somalia has used Puntland's smuggling networks and rugged terrain to grow.

    Al-Shabaab
  18. Here’s how to get a clean shave – tips from a skin expert

    Shaving isn't just about grooming - it's an art that requires care to protect your skin.

  19. Unpacked: The escalating violence in South Sudan

    Experts: Indiscriminate attacks, political scapegoating, and ethnic tensions risk sparking new civil war.

    President Salva Kiir and Riek Machar
  20. Why Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis is far from over

    The war has left millions struggling for basic necessities like food and medicine.