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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. Planning a holiday? Three ways to reduce your carbon footprint

    Accommodation is one of the biggest contributors to carbon emissions.

    Carbon credit
  2. Ebola: How a vaccine turned the virus into a preventable disease

    Ervebo’s impact extends beyond Ebola, offering a potential model for tackling other infectious disease outbreaks, such as mpox.

    DRC Ebola
  3. Bad news for Kenya’s Baobabs

    Global demand for baobab products has surged in recent years, driven by the fruit’s nutritional and health benefits.

    Baobab
  4. Pentecostal women: Kenya’s wailing warriors

    In Pentecostal churches in Kenya, women are seldom preachers, but are particularly visible is as prayer warriors.

    Praying woman
  5. How Bashar al-Assad’s fall will change the Middle East

    Sudden turn of events leaves regional powers scrambling to assess the fallout and its broader implications.

    Syria rebels
  6. COP29 failed Africa: Here’s what went wrong with climate financing bid

    The US$300 billion per year fell short of what is required for Africa to begin to cope with climate change.

    Activists
  7. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah: Meet Namibia's first female president-elect

    A former freedom fighter, Nandi-Ndaitwah has held key positions since Namibia's independence and is known for her integrity and anti-corruption stance.

    TFNEWS3011FORENA1
  8. Why it is unlikely for al-Shabaab to get stronger in Ethiopia

    The Ethiopian fears are being driven by examples of terrorist groups making inroads when governments are weak.

  9. State surveillance: How Kenyans can address privacy violations

    Essentially, the problem with state surveillance in Kenya is that there aren’t adequate safeguards to protect citizens’ privacy and rights.

  10. Why is it so difficult to make a new antibiotic?

    Since the 1980s there has been little investment into the development of new antibiotics.

    Antibiotics
  11. Explained: The first 1,000 days of a child’s life are crucial, here's why the next 1,000 are just as important

    Studies show that what happens during this period has lifelong effects on a person’s health, growth and well-being.

    Mother and child
  12. Men abused by women don’t all fight back - study

    'Women are fragile, I choose to stay calm': Male abuse survivors speak as South African study shows abused men are reshaping African masculinity.

  13. Which animals carry Mpox? Our study identifies one source

    Studies has shown that monkeys are not the natural host of the virus.

    Giant pouched rat
  14. Hustler Fund: Why Ruto’s plan to loan money to entrepreneurs hasn’t worked

    To qualify for a loan, all the applicant requires is a valid national identity document and a registered mobile number.

    Hustler Fund
  15. Explained: The Plastic-eating insect discovered in Kenya

    Kenyan lesser mealworm’s ability to consume polystyrene suggests that it play a role in natural waste reduction.

    Mealworm larvae
  16. The role gender played in Donald Trump’s victory

    White women without college education largely supported Trump, while Harris saw decreased support among Black and Latino men.

  17. Why Pennsylvania’s election results will take time to count

    Five things that are important to understand about the timing of the election outcome in Pennsylvania.

  18. Explainer: What poll observers can − and can’t − do on Election Day

    Poll watchers are ordinary citizens who volunteer to observe elections on behalf of an organisation.

  19. Explainer: Who formally declares the winner of US presidential election?

    The Constitution declares that American presidential elections occur on the first Tuesday in November, every four years.

    Kamala Harris
  20. Why do people still back Trump, after everything?

    Some supporters view Donald Trump as a saviour who will save the US from a radical left apocalypse.

    Donald Trump