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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. Gold price hits record highs, What’s driving it?

    The gold price has surged to a new all-time high above US$2,900 (A$4,544) an ounce this month. It has risen by 12% since the start of the year and clearly outperformed US and Australian stock...

    Goldbars
  2. Expired medicine? Here's what you should do

    Medications degrade over time. That means they may not work as intended once they reach and pass their expiry date.

    Antibiotics
  3. What does weight have to do with menstruation?

    Maintaining a healthy weight is key to regular menstruation.

  4. Explained: Why Donald Trump really wants Ukraine’s minerals

    Rare minerals such as gallium are critical for advanced defence technologies but are not readily available to the US.

  5. Pope Francis in hospital: What is ‘double pneumonia’ ?

    Pneumonia is a serious infection that fills the lungs with liquid or pus and can make it difficult to breathe.

    Pope Francis
  6. Myth, money and female power in Zimbabwe’s mines

    Golden matriarchs: While cultural beliefs ban women from mines, spiritual possession gives them unprecedented power over male miners.

  7. No more silencing: Victory for women who name and shame abusers

    South African landmark ruling offers new hope for gender violence survivors facing legal threats.

  8. Culture that kills: FGM's devastating death toll

    Ground-breaking study reveals 44,000 annual deaths from cultural practice - one girl every 12 minutes.

  9. Explained: The bacteria turning Lake Victoria green

    Cyanobacteria thrive in warm, sunny lakes and ponds.

    Litare Beach
  10. Confirmed: Why West Africans have a high risk of kidney disease

    Kidney disease, leading to kidney failure, afflicts disproportionately more black people than white people.

    Kidneys
  11. Online romance scams: Nigeria’s and Ghana’s fraudsters unmasked

    In Africa, Nigeria and Ghana have emerged as hubs for internet fraud.

    Online dating
  12. Valentine’s: Why price of your favorite chocolate will continue to rise

    The world’s notable cocoa-producing areas are grappling with increasing aridity.

    Valentine's
  13. Analysis: The flaws of Ruto’s anti-femicide task force

    Kenya faces a growing femicide crisis, with hundreds of women killed each year.

  14. DeepSeek: How a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech giants

    DeepSeek has shaken up the tech industry with its highly efficient V3 and R1 models, which rival top-of-the-range products from OpenAI and Anthropic.

    IMG_1334
  15. Elon Musk in the White House. What’s his political game plan?

    Musk has emerged as a key figure in the Trump administration, having invested heavily in Trump's re-election campaign

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  16. Here’s what France loses by closing its military bases in Africa

    The closure of the bases would signal the end of France’s capacity to intervene.

  17. Mark Zuckerberg thinks men are too 'feminine' now

    As Zuckerberg champions 'masculine energy' in workplaces, research shows toxic masculinity could be killing innovation.

    Facebook CEO Mark
  18. How Elon Musk profits from women's pain

    Tech billionaire's selective activism reveals darker political strategy.

  19. AI in education: What those buzzwords mean

    Countries around the world are exploring AI applications in education, with a focus on personalised learning and accessibility.

    Artificial Intelligence
  20. Why using your own laptop or phone for work is a security hazard

    Bring your own device can lead to cost savings, but it also poses significant cybersecurity risks.

    Injuries related to computer usage have become common, mainly caused by bad sitting posture.