Blogs & op-eds

Research insights, field perspectives, and expert commentary from our team across Africa.

28 articles in this section

Blog7 October 2026

TURNING WASTE INTO WEALTH: HOW CREATIVE RECYCLING CAN DRIVE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN AFRICAN SCHOOLS

Picture a bustling schoolyard in Nairobi or Lagos where the midday break leaves behind a mosaic of discarded plastic bottles, crisp packets, and cardboard boxes. Across Africa, chr

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26 Aug 2026

Chokepoints and Consequences: How Disruptions at Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Are Affecting the Horn of Africa’s Economy and Security

Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb is no longer a distant crisis in the Middle East. For

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22 Jul 2026

Epidémie d’Ebola : entre riposte en contexte de polycrise et instrument de pouvoir en RDC.

Le 24 avril 2026, un premier cas suspect (cas index) présentant des symptômes compatibles avec Ebola est ident

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13 Jul 2026

When the Camera Enters the Classroom: How the Search for “Likes” Is Redefining the Teacher Student Dynamic

Social media has opened exciting opportunities for educators to share ideas, celebrate learning, and inspire c

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10 Jul 2026

Access Denied: Why Women in Rural Communities of Fako and Meme in Cameroon’s Southwest Cannot Access Basic Reproductive Healthcare

In some parts of Cameroon’s Southwest Region, the journey to a health facility is rarely straightforward for a

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8 Jul 2026

Digital Privacy: A Time Bomb in African schools

African schools collect enormous amounts of learner data every day like names, photos, exam results, biometric

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1 Jul 2026

When Ebola and Rumours Cross the Borders: Media’s Role to Combat Misinformation and Panic

During a health crisis, like the Ebola epidemic, viruses and rumours spread at the same time, but false inform

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23 Jun 2026

Why Ebola Outbreaks Persist: Shifting the Focus from Emergency to Community

Health responses often focus on rapid medical fixes, but the fight against Ebola in the Democratic Republic of

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17 Jun 2026

What Central African Laws Say About Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and What They Do Not

Persistent gaps in the implementation of sexual and reproductive health policies continue to define the lives

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8 Jun 2026

Menstrual Poverty in Cameroon’s Northwest Region: A Hidden Crisis in a Conflict Zone

In Cameroon’s conflict-affected Northwest Region, menstruation is not just a biological reality; it is an urge

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27 May 2026

The Fall of Kidal and the Unravelling of Mali’s Military Legitimacy

The fall of Kidal to armed groups in April 2026 is far more than a battlefield reversal. It is the moment Mali

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22 May 2026

When AI Makes Decisions, Who’s Really in Charge?

Why responsible AI must be built into organizations, not left to external oversight alone. When people talk ab

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20 May 2026

Shrinking Aid, Rising Instability: The Future of Peacebuilding in Sub-Saharan Africa

Peacebuilding initiatives across Sub-Saharan Africa are facing a difficult moment. While many post-conflict so

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18 May 2026

Aid for Trade and Development Cuts: How Donor Policy Shifts Are Deepening the Climate-Conflict Crisis in the Sahel

In major global donor capitals, from Washington and Ottawa to London and Paris, a growing “trade over aid” nar

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13 May 2026

Running away from Heat, Hunger and Violence: Understanding the Sequencing of Climate-Conflict Dynamics in the Sahel

The Sahel has become emblematic of the emerging risks at the intersection of climate change, conflict, and hum

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8 May 2026

The Next Digital Divide: Why Africa Risks Becoming an AI Consumer Rather Than an AI Creator

Africa has made major progress in expanding digital connectivity, but artificial intelligence is reshaping the

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29 Apr 2026

Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Is More Exposed Than It Appears

Africa’s digital growth relies heavily on international infrastructure beyond its control. Instability in the

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29 Apr 2026

From Data Cables to Conflict Corridors: How Middle East Instability is Reshaping Africa’s Security and Political Landscape

Africa’s growing reliance on digital infrastructure intersects with a volatile geopolitical environment extend

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22 Apr 2026

Empowering roots: Why the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies matters for small-scale fisheries

Key highlights -The WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, adopted in 2022, provides opportunities for Global S

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16 Apr 2026

Shaping Development Policies in the Sahel through Evidence-Based Synthesis: Progress from a BAOBAB-CLARE Programme Funded Team

Since early 2025, the “Climate Sahel” team has been gathering and analysing relevant scientific and policy mat

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2 Apr 2026

Cameroon Hosted the WTO’s Ministers - Were LDCs Able to Reshape the Rules?

Blogs Cameroon Hosted the WTO’s Ministers - Were LDCs Able to Reshape the Rules? Christelle Nfor and Chris Beg

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30 Mar 2026

BBNJ and the High Seas ambitions in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG) region: The need for more attention

The March 2026 BBNJ Preparatory Commission (BBNJ Prep Com III) meeting at the UN Headquarters provides an aven

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16 Mar 2026

Are African Laws Ready for Tech-Facilitated Violence Against Women?

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges for wo

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12 Mar 2026

Cameroon’s National Dialogue as a Lens for Uncovering Persistent Patterns of Inadequate Inclusion in African Peacebuilding Dialogues

Cameroon’s national dialogue, organized in 2019 to address the Anglophone Crisis and promote peace, faces incl

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12 Mar 2026

Cameroon celebrates national dialogue anniversary, but critics say dialogue outcomes remain unmet

A TV debate has been organised by President Biya to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Cameroon’s Major Nation

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12 Mar 2026

Mjadala Afrika: The AU Chairperson Elections & 2024 Candidate Debate

Three African politicians seeking the role of Chairperson of the African Union Commission met on Friday, 13 De

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12 Mar 2026

How Tensions in the Middle East Affect Africa’s Economy, Security, and Geopolitics

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30 Jan 2026

Digital Risks and Opportunities for Women in East Africa

The digital world presents opportunities and risks to all people. Women in East Africa face unique risks and b