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Kenyan Youth and the Arts: Preserving Cultural Heritage and Identity

In a world increasingly dominated by global influences and rapid technological change, the youth of Kenya are fighting to preserve the rich cultural heritage...

Africa doesn’t have a choice between economic growth and protecting the environment: how they can go hand in hand

By Lite Nartey Heathrow Airport in the UK currently uses more energy than the entire west African country of Sierra Leone. Despite Africa accounting for less than...

Senegal’s remote Bassari people talk about climate change, and how their local knowledge is key to coping strategies

By Anna Porcuna-Ferrer, Laura Calvet-Mir and Victoria Reyes-García The Bassari people, a farming community of about 20,000 people, live in an area between Senegal and...

How do I plan for my retirement? Step one – start right away

By Bomikazi Zeka Planning for retirement is important because it will help you build the nest egg you’ll need to financially sustain your retirement years. Past studies have...

Does sleep clear more toxins from the brain than when we’re awake? Latest research casts doubt on this theory

By Eleftheria Kodosaki There’s no doubt sleep is good for the brain. It allows different parts to regenerate and helps memories stabilise. When we don’t get enough sleep,...

Bicycles can change lives, especially in rural Africa – new report looks at their use in Ghana and Malawi

By Daniel Frey To many people around the world bicycles are a crucial means of transport, especially for carrying loads in rural areas. While their...

Hydropower damages river systems in Africa: how more solar and wind power can solve this problem

By Angelo Carlino, Andrea Castelletti and Rafael Schmitt Across the African continent, more than 300 new hydropower projects are planned to meet the growing demand for electricity. Some...

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