Young Nigerians are turning laughs into livelihoods, as the skit economy booms online and shapes culture. 🎬🇳🇬 theconversation.com/the-comedy-e... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

Over 100 emerging African poets have found their voices in chapbooks, thanks to the New Generation African Poets series. 📚 theconversation.com/african-poet... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

eThekwini’s water woes flow from history—floods, leaky pipes, and quick fixes still shape Durban’s daily life. 🚰 theconversation.com/access-to-wa... #ScienceAndTech

New research shows that baobab tree flowers have adapted to meet the needs of either bats or moths, and without these creatures, the trees will not survive. theconversation.com/the-secret-l... #EnvironmentandEnergy

New evidence shows combining cash and support boosts livelihoods and stability. Investing in people pays off. 💸🌏 theconversation.com/can-south-af... #Politics

Nigeria moves up to sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index. Over 7,000 Christians killed this year alone. 🇳🇬💔 theconversation.com/is-there-a-c... #Politics

Young Aussies are fighting climate change, but many can’t access key conferences where decisions are made. 🌏✈️ theconversation.com/children-and... #Climate

In South Africa, “blesser” relationships reflect deep inequality and youth unemployment, shaping aspirations for many young women. 💸🇿🇦 theconversation.com/sex-for-mone... #HealthAndMedicine

Instead of banning AI and ChatGPT, students in the law sector should be taught to use them responsibly. theconversation.com/ai-in-the-co... #ScienceandTech

With 3.5 million young South Africans out of work or study, skilled youth workers are crucial for guiding them into brighter futures. 🌱🇿🇦 theconversation.com/social-work-... #Education

Social media now reaches over half the world’s population 🌏, but its true impact on our stress and emotions remains hard to pin down 🤔. theconversation.com/social-media... #HealthAndMedicine

Powerful global lenders are questioning the priority status of Africa’s development banks, raising concerns about the continent’s future ability to fund itself. theconversation.com/african-coun... #BusinessAndEconomy

Some reckon Françafrique’s just old news, but its influence still colours how France and its former African colonies see each other today. 🤔 theconversation.com/what-is-fran... #Politics

Uncertainty surrounds the future of the US-Africa trade deal 🇺🇸🌍, leaving thousands of jobs and key exports from 35 African nations at risk. theconversation.com/africas-trad... #BusinessAndEconomy #Agoa

Reports of bullying in South African schools have surged this year, highlighting deeper systemic issues in education and student safety. 🏫 theconversation.com/boys-bullyin... #Education

Starvation was used as a weapon in Tigray, yet the true scale of the famine remains overlooked and underreported. 🍂 theconversation.com/starvation-a... #Politics

Tanzania sees protests on a scale unseen since 1961, met with harsh crackdowns by President Hassan’s government. 🚨🇹🇿 theconversation.com/tanzania-pre... #Politics

Despite promises to restore order, violence against civilians in Mali has surged since the 2020 coup—leaving many lives shattered. ⚠️🇲🇱 theconversation.com/bamako-under... #Politics

Bamako faces a month-long siege, with fuel convoys under attack and pressure mounting on Mali’s military rulers. ⛽ theconversation.com/jihadists-ha... #Politics

From climate shocks to stalled growth, debt delays are driving millions into poverty. Join the dialogue on why global debt reform can’t wait. 🗓️ 4 Nov | 12:30 SAST Free registration: tinyurl.com/3bccvspn #DebtJusticeNow #TCADialogues

For many African communities, climate change is a daily crisis. Early investment in water-smart solutions can save lives and livelihoods. 💧 theconversation.com/climate-cris... #Climate

New research suggests our human journey began on southern Africa’s coast, with early migrations heading out some 70,000 years ago. 🌍🧬 theconversation.com/where-did-th... #ScienceAndTech

Biologists often form deep bonds with charismatic species, but fierce competition means not everyone gets to study their favourites. 🐼 theconversation.com/some-animals... #ScienceAndTech

Nearly 3 in 10 young women in the DRC were married before 18, with rural rates much higher than in cities. 🚸 theconversation.com/child-marria... #HealthAndMedicine

Cameroon’s opposition came closer than ever to unseating 92-year-old Biya, but a divided front cost them the win. 🗳️ theconversation.com/paul-biyas-l... #Politics

Zoë Wicomb’s debut blurs memoir and fiction, exploring love for home and the uneasy price of writing about your own. 📚 theconversation.com/south-africa... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

Nigeria’s use of digital tech for control is rising—once seen as liberating, now a worry for democracy advocates. 🕵️ theconversation.com/nigerias-gov... #Politics

Methane traps 80 times more heat than CO₂—coal mining in South Africa keeps it flowing, even as coal is slowly phased out. 🌏 theconversation.com/south-africa... #Climate

Luxury tourism is booming across Africa—governments hope fewer, wealthier visitors mean more revenue and less environmental harm. 🌍💼 theconversation.com/luxury-touri... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

EcoBall turns football into a training ground for environmental care—could games, not just laws, shift our plastic habits? ⚽ theconversation.com/ecoball-how-... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Agustín Ibáñez’s dementia research in Latin America is backed by Aussie and global grants from top health and science groups. 🧠 theconversation.com/creativity-i... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

Raila Odinga’s choice to join a coalition in 2007 calmed Kenya’s crisis—some saw wisdom, others called it weakness. 🤝 theconversation.com/raila-odinga... #Politics

Orangutans and chimps may use plants to treat wounds—fresh fieldwork in Uganda is shedding light on these clever behaviours. 🐒🌿 theconversation.com/new-discover... #HealthAndMedicine

Africa’s minerals power the world — but at what cost? ⚖️ Top experts joins us to unpack why trading minerals for security is a risky deal in a powerful dialogue. 🗓 28 Oct ⏰ 11:30 WAT/ 12:30 SAST/ 13:30 EAT 🎟 Free virtual event registration → tinyurl.com/2rfj5teu

Ethiopian migrants have transformed Johannesburg’s inner city, turning old buildings into a bustling hub of tiny shops and trade. 🏙️ theconversation.com/ethiopian-qu... #BusinessAndEconomy

Bank lending to Ghana’s farms and factories has dropped sharply over 25 years—raising big questions for future growth and jobs. 🌱🏭 theconversation.com/ghanas-banks... #BusinessAndEconomy

Malaria’s parasite survives fever and medicine thanks to its own “bodyguards”—tiny heat shock proteins shielding it from harm. 🦟 theconversation.com/taking-down-... #HealthAndMedicine

Yaoundé’s rapid growth is heating things up—urban heat islands are rising, leaving many residents struggling to stay cool. 🌆🔥| theconversation.com/yaounde-is-s... #Climate

Africa’s minerals power the world — but at what cost? ⚖️ Top experts joins us to unpack why trading minerals for security is a risky deal in a powerful dialogue. 🗓 28 Oct ⏰ 11:30 WAT/ 12:30 SAST/ 13:30 EAT 🎟 Free virtual event registration → tinyurl.com/2rfj5teu

South Africa’s Cradle of Humankind reveals clues to ancient habitats, helping us understand how our earliest ancestors survived and thrived. 🦴 theconversation.com/ancient-ante... #ScienceAndTech

With few direct flights, African travellers often detour via Europe. Boosting air links could unlock tourism and investment across the continent. ✈️ theconversation.com/africas-air-... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Rift Valley Fever hits livestock hard—causing mass abortions and deaths. Protecting animals means safeguarding farmers’ livelihoods and community health. 🐄 theconversation.com/rift-valley-... #HealthAndMedicine

Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa’s customary marriage win means she’s now entitled to half the estate—South African law recognises tradition. ⚖️ theconversation.com/black-coffee... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

Raila Odinga’s legacy shaped Kenya’s journey to multiparty democracy—his influence reached beyond the presidency. A statesman remembered. 🇰🇪 theconversation.com/raila-odinga... #Politics

With key contenders blocked, Côte d'Ivoire’s president is set for a fourth term. Opposition slams it as a blow to democracy. 🗳️😕 theconversation.com/cote-divoire... #Politics

Cannabis is booming worldwide, but are southern Africa’s indigenous farmers seeing the benefits after generations of cultivation? 🌱 theconversation.com/cannabis-boo... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Fish offer affordable nutrition and vital income for many African communities. Supporting sustainable aquaculture means healthier futures for all. 🐟🌱 theconversation.com/fish-is-good... #Climate

Student protests in Madagascar over blackouts grew into a movement for political change. Now, the president has fled the country. ⚡ theconversation.com/madagascar-c... #Politics

In Madagascar, youth protests toppled the president after urban mega-projects were used to cement power and reshape the city’s future. 🏙️ theconversation.com/madagascar-p... #BusinessAndEconomy

How can Africa drive a new era of country-led investment and shape its own growth? Join us for a virtual dialogue in association Cambridge Institute for Strategic Leadership TOMORROW at 11:00 WAT/ 12:00 noon SAST/ 13:00 EAT Register to attend at no charge 👉https://tinyurl.com/w2pe79ye