
Culture can build a better world: four key issues on Africa’s G20 agenda
The cultural and creative industries are a growing source of income and job creation around the world, generating tens of millions of jobs. The cultural sector is also linked to soft power, to relations between countries....

Ernest Cole: the South African photographer at the centre of a powerful and heartbreaking film
Ernest Cole is famous for photographing the everyday realities of South Africas racist apartheid system. His 1967 book House of Bondage ensured his damning critique of the white minority regime was seen by the world. But...

Africa’s traditional fermented foods – and why we should keep consuming them
Fermentation is a process where microorganisms like bacteria and yeast work together to break down complex carbohydrates and protein into simpler, more digestible forms. The fermentation process not only extends the shelf...

Africa’s superfood heroes – from teff to insects – deserve more attention
Africa is home to a rich variety of incredible indigenous crops and foods from nutrient-dense grains and legumes to unique fruits and leafy greens. Despite their value, many of these foods are often overlooked,...

Have Trump’s tariffs affected his popularity? Here’s what approval data shows
When Donald Trump launched a trade war on April 2, he produced enormous volatility in stock markets around the world, but since then upheaval in the bond market has forced him to row back on some of his tariffs. Investors...
Denying compensation to ‘Waspi’ women over pension changes could be a missed opportunity
Serenity Images23/Shutterstock Governments around the world have addressed the challenge of increasing life expectancy and declining birth rates by raising the pension age. The UK is no exception. The challenge this...
The world could stop central Africa’s deadly mpox outbreak if it wanted to
MIA Studio/Shutterstock The global outbreak of mpox in 2022-23 affected more than 100 countries and grabbed the attention of the scientific community. Research on mpox has intensified since. The virus behind the outbreak,...