It has been a week since Tanzania held its general election. As the dust settles, a closer examination of the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) response and validation of the election outcome is...
East Africa
Science isn’t enough to prevent disaster: the case of the desert locust plague in East Africa
East Africa is experiencing the worst desert locust (Schistocerca gregaria) outbreak in decades. The outbreak began in early 2019 and science isn’t enough to save the livelihoods and ensure the food security of at...
Africa: climate crisis, challenges and opportunities
Climate change will hit Africa hard, but it also offers the continent an opportunity to build resilience and diversify livelihoods. The changes ahead for Africa's environment, which form the foundation of the...
A clear and present threat
Climate change: perceptions and experiences Although nearly 60% of Africans are aware of climate change, some of the continent’s most influential countries lag behind in widespread awareness Across the continent,...
Charcoal: vast, vital and often criminalised
If forests are properly managed and harvested, charcoal could be a renewable energy source that does not destroy the environment. Charcoal is one of the most important commodities in sub-Saharan Africa. In southern and...
East African food forests
Agro-ecology enterprises are helping to cushion African farmers and smallholders against climate change, improve nutrition and generate income. Chirping birds welcome you to Bio Gardening Innovations (BIOGI) a local...
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