Nigeria relies heavily on imported medicines because it’s often cheaper and easier to import than to produce locally—leaving local manufacturers struggling to keep up with demand. theconversation.com/nigeria-impo... #HealthAndMedicine

Fencing wildlife parks can protect animals and people—but it also comes with trade-offs, shaping everything from animal movement to how communities live alongside nature. theconversation.com/should-wildl... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Fencing wildlife parks can protect animals and people—but it also comes with trade-offs, shaping everything from animal movement to how communities live alongside nature. theconversation.com/should-wildl... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

A new documentary lifts the lid on the online “manosphere,” revealing how hate spreads—and how traditional media is losing its grip on shaping the story. theconversation.com/inside-the-m... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

A remarkable fossil find in Tanzania shows our early ancestors were cutting up giant elephants nearly 2 million years ago—reshaping what we know about how humans evolved. theconversation.com/how-to-eat-a... #ScienceAndTech

Kenya’s new way of sharing public funds is helping reduce inequality and improve everyday life for families. theconversation.com/kenyas-count... #BusinessAndEconomy

From the #TCAArchive: In Kenya’s Pentecostal churches, women claim power as “wailing warriors”—through prayer, emotion and collective strength. theconversation.com/kenyas-waili... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

Inside Shepherd Bushiri’s YouTube sermons: how faith, persuasion and branding intersect—turning digital preaching into a powerful (and profitable) form of influence. theconversation.com/prophets-and... #ArtsCultureandSociety

From the #TCAArchive: Nigerian novelists reveal a far more complex Christianity—shaped by conflict, culture and everyday life, not just colonial legacy. theconversation.com/god-in-niger... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

Britain’s brutal Mau Mau camps didn’t appear overnight—they grew out of a long-standing colonial system built on detention, forced labour and unchecked power. theconversation.com/brutal-mau-m... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

A distant war is already hitting Africa’s economies and security—here’s how countries can navigate the shocks and come out stronger. theconversation.com/iran-war-wha... #BusinessAndEconomy

Rising temperatures could quietly wipe out tropical insects—with ripple effects far beyond the bugs themselves. theconversation.com/insects-in-t... #Climate

Nigeria’s maternity care system is failing many women—driven by inequality, poor access and weak health services, but solutions are within reach. theconversation.com/maternity-he... #HealthAndMedicine

South Africa’s MeerKAT telescope is revealing hidden cosmic structures between galaxies—reshaping what scientists know about the universe’s invisible web. theconversation.com/south-africa... #ScienceAndTech

Africa’s electric motorbike future is closer than it seems—a 6,000km solar-powered journey shows how local innovation and clean energy could transform transport across the continent. theconversation.com/africas-elec... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Kenya’s long-awaited infrastructure fund could unlock major investment—but design flaws, governance risks and political interference may limit its impact. theconversation.com/kenyas-new-i... #BusinessAndEconomy

Violent conflict is changing what Nigerian farmers grow—shrinking harvests and putting the country’s food security at risk. theconversation.com/violent-conf... #Politics

South Africa’s economic policies often overlook informal traders—yet better support for this vital sector could boost livelihoods, jobs and inclusive growth. theconversation.com/economic-pol... #BusinessAndEconomy

China is helping build Africa’s fast-growing cities—but critics warn its top-down approach often sidelines local planners and communities. theconversation.com/china-is-hel... #BusinessAndEconomy

You don’t need a gym to get healthier—research shows even small, everyday movements can boost your health when they add up. theconversation.com/no-need-to-s... #HealthAndMedicine

Africa faces a massive funding gap—experts argue that unlocking domestic private savings, not just foreign aid, could be key to financing the continent’s development. theconversation.com/development-... #BusinessAndEconomy

Handpumps bring water to rural Africa—but keeping them working is the real challenge. theconversation.com/handpumps-br... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Handpumps bring water to rural Africa—but keeping them working is the real challenge. theconversation.com/handpumps-br... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

South Africa’s new shared parental leave promises greater equality for families—but gaps in pay, implementation, and workplace realities could still leave many parents behind. theconversation.com/south-africa... #HealthAndMedicine

AI-powered border systems are spreading across West Africa—promising security but raising urgent concerns about privacy, discrimination, and migrants’ rights. theconversation.com/ai-driven-bo... #ScienceAndTech

Set against escalating climate disasters, Ice Shock explores how love and human connection are tested—and reshaped—by a world in crisis. theconversation.com/ice-shock-is... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

Eskom’s debt crackdown could hit paying residents hardest, exposing deeper municipal failures. theconversation.com/south-africa... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Eskom’s debt crackdown could hit paying residents hardest, exposing deeper municipal failures. theconversation.com/south-africa... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

More than sci-fi, Makemation reframes AI through everyday African realities—showing how young people are already using tech to solve real-world challenges. theconversation.com/makemation-a... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

The UN’s landmark declaration isn’t just symbolic—it intensifies global pressure for reparations and forces a reckoning with how slavery’s legacy still shapes inequality today. theconversation.com/the-transatl... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

In rural South Africa, carbon capture projects show climate action isn’t just about cutting emissions—it can also restore land and create much-needed local jobs. theconversation.com/carbon-captu... #Climate

More troops may signal action, but analysts warn foreign military support risks inflaming local tensions and doing little to address the deeper drivers of Nigeria’s insurgencies. theconversation.com/us-troops-in... #Politics

It’s not just hotter days—millions in rural Africa may face dangerous heat far more often, with the least capacity to cope. theconversation.com/heatwaves-wi... #Climate

Efforts to respond to climate disasters in Kenya can end up damaging the environment – complicating an already strained push to adapt. theconversation.com/kenyas-doubl... #Climate

Dengue is notoriously hard to vaccinate against – with four virus strains and immune responses that can sometimes make infections more severe rather than prevent them. theconversation.com/dengue-fever... #HealthAndMedicine

South Africa needs about R250 billion just to meet basic climate adaptation needs over the next decade – far beyond what current funding can deliver. theconversation.com/south-africa... #Climate

Africa has a rare chance to shape global trade rules at the WTO – but only if it pushes a clear, united agenda on development, agriculture and fairer terms. theconversation.com/africa-needs... #BusinessAndEconomy

African striped mice survive drought by slowing down and conserving energy – showing that staying calm can be key to enduring extreme conditions. theconversation.com/striped-mice... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Bad rural roads in South Africa do more than hinder travel – they cut people off from healthcare, education and other basic rights. theconversation.com/bad-rural-ro... #BusinessAndEconomy

Africa faces a huge climate finance gap and relies heavily on costly external funding – a green bank could help mobilise local capital and build its own renewable industries. theconversation.com/why-africa-n... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Africa faces a huge climate finance gap and relies heavily on costly external funding – a green bank could help mobilise local capital and build its own renewable industries. theconversation.com/why-africa-n... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

Africa’s fast-growing cities are vibrant and diverse – but without better planning, pollution, infrastructure gaps and inequality will continue to harm health. theconversation.com/african-citi... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

South Africa is moving to close gaps in labour law that have left gig workers exposed – with reforms that could reshape platform work. theconversation.com/south-africa... #BusinessAndEconomy

The Iran war could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges – from rising extremism and arms flows to deepening sectarian tensions. theconversation.com/iran-war-cou... #Politics

Simple, low-cost systems could help drought-hit South African towns store water underground and boost supply. theconversation.com/a-water-solu... #EnvironmentAndEnergy

South African poet Diana Ferrus used her words to reclaim erased histories – showing how poetry can restore dignity and reshape collective memory. theconversation.com/diana-ferrus... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

A strict application of tournament rules has cost Senegal its #Afcon crown – but the decision may do more damage to trust in the game than the breach itself. theconversation.com/senegal-stri... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

A South African lawyer who helped shape the country’s democratic transition went on to broker peace in global conflict zones – leaving a legacy rooted in justice and reconciliation. theconversation.com/fink-haysom-... #Politics

Zanele Muholi’s work blends art and activism to centre Black queer lives – reshaping how they are seen on a global stage. theconversation.com/zanele-muhol... #ArtsCultureAndSociety

Namibia’s past of colonialism and conflict continues to shape its national identity and political landscape today. theconversation.com/namibia-the-... #Politics