Feature: How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false by The Conversation May 12, 2024 Unfounded conspiracy theories reveal lack of evidence and contain elements that should be red flags for skeptics
Sugar in baby food: Why Nestlé needs to be held to account in Africa by The Conversation April 25, 2024 In South Africa, Nestlé promotes its wheat cereal Cerelac as a source of 12 essential vitamins and minerals.
Booker Prize 2023: The six shortlisted books reviewed by our experts by The Conversation November 24, 2023 From a longlist of 12, six novels have been shortlisted for the 2023 Booker prize. Our academics review the finalists...
Christian leaders in Ghana are trying to reshape government – it may not end well by The Conversation October 29, 2023 The church believes that to improve democracy and reduce corruption it is necessary for practising Christians to play a leading...
Men say they are spending more time on household chores, and would like to do more – survey of 17 countries by The Conversation October 27, 2023 Men who were more emotionally aware and open to seeking emotional support were two to eight times more likely to...
Community radio: young South Africans are helping shape the news through social media by The Conversation October 24, 2023 Social media, as seen in our study, can have a significant impact on the future of radio programming and news.
Climate change: Kenya’s power sector is a shining example, the big hurdles are household and transport emissions by The Conversation October 24, 2023 Over the past decade, Kenya has taken unprecedented measures to move towards low-carbon energy sources.
Breakthroughs in medicine: top virologist on the two most important developments for Africa by The Conversation October 24, 2023 The two I find most exciting, among so many other discoveries, are the new mRNA vaccine technology and the two...
Colonialism shaped modern universities in Africa – how they can become truly African by The Conversation October 22, 2023 It implanted institutions on African soil that were largely replicas of European universities rather than organically African.
Hamas-Israel conflict: Algeria offers to host Palestine’s football matches – the bigger history by The Conversation October 22, 2023 Algeria had a large population of European settlers who confiscated the land of the Arab and Berber population.
Football and big money: what some professional players in Ghana told us about handling their finances by The Conversation October 21, 2023 Football clubs can engage financial coaches to provide practical guidance to players during their active playing days to help shape...
Inequality: troubling trends and why economic growth in Africa is key to reducing global disparities by The Conversation October 21, 2023 Income inequality between countries has actually been falling since the 2000s, but income inequality within countries is rising.
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have a new defence alliance: an expert view of its chances of success by The Conversation October 20, 2023 The agreement was signed against the backdrop of an ongoing political crisis in Niger following a coup on 26 July...
Sexual harassment victims in Nigerian universities are being blamed – cyberspace study by The Conversation October 20, 2023 The effects of sexual harassment may include loss of self confidence and self esteem, trouble studying or paying attention, and...
Four things Nigeria needs to do to revamp its railway network successfully by The Conversation October 17, 2023 In 2023 the Muhammadu Buhari administration introduced a new law that enabled states to build railway lines. This was previously...
Kenya’s cost of living crisis: expert unpacks what’s driving it and what should be done by The Conversation October 17, 2023 Kenyans are grappling with the high cost of living. Policy analyst Adan Shibia led a technical team that prepared a...
Hamas-Israeli conflict: what’s at stake for Egypt by The Conversation October 17, 2023 Egypt can be expected to take several steps to demonstrate its solidarity with the Palestinians.
Battling to make ends meet? Financial planning expert offers 5 tips on how to build your budget by The Conversation October 17, 2023 It’s a cornerstone of financial planning because it ensures you are living within your means and helps you remain in...
Wagner group mercenaries in Africa: why there hasn’t been any effective opposition to drive them out by The Conversation June 28, 2023 Overall, Wagner has done nearly nothing to make life better for Africans.
EXPLAINER: What Donald Trump indictment means for his reelection bid by The Conversation March 31, 2023 Donald Trump indictment won’t keep him from presidential race, but will make his reelection bid much harder, expert says.
U..S. Grand Jury votes to indict Donald Trump over payment to porn star by The Conversation March 31, 2023 Donald Trump was just another example of an American president acting as if he was king by just another name.
Nigeria elections 2023: Eight issues young Nigerians want new govt. to address by The Conversation February 14, 2023 Failure to meet these expectations will subject young people to poverty and increase their exodus from the country...
HEALTH TIP: How to boost your immune system by The Conversation February 9, 2023 "A poorly functioning immune system can cause a variety of health problems."
Here’s what Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter means for the company by The Conversation October 27, 2022 Elon Musk is poised to take Twitter private – here’s what that means for the company
Nigeria no longer Africa’s biggest oil producer: This is why by The Conversation September 26, 2022 The government must have the courage to prosecute those stealing crude oil and those vandalising the pipelines.