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@africa.theconversation.comEthiopia’s Tigray peace deal is under strain. What went wrong—and what does it mean for the country’s fragile peace?
@africa.theconversation.comWhat can Johannesburg learn from Medellín? 🇿🇦🇨🇴 A look at how Colombia’s city transformed—and what South Africa could take from its experience.
@africa.theconversation.comPollen season is here. 🌿 A new map shows where allergy hotspots are across South Africa—helping people know what to expect and when to prepare.
@africa.theconversation.comChild malnutrition remains one of Africa’s biggest health challenges. Food aid can help—but it’s only part of the solution. What else is needed?
@africa.theconversation.comSenegal hosted the Youth Olympics. But what happens to the venues—and the costs—after the Games? A look at the country’s Olympic legacy. 🇸🇳
@africa.theconversation.comDoes more land mean better lives in rural South Africa? New research examines whether farming alone can drive rural development. 🌱
@africa.theconversation.comHow one photographer’s images brought the violence of apartheid’s Sharpeville massacre to the world—and helped shape its memory.
@africa.theconversation.comExtreme heat could have devastating consequences for Nigeria. New research points to practical measures that could help protect lives as temperatures rise.
@africa.theconversation.comWhy do audiences join online attacks on journalists—or push back or stay silent? New research examines what drives these responses among Kenyan audiences.
@africa.theconversation.comWhy do audiences join online attacks on journalists—or push back or stay silent? New research examines what drives these responses among Kenyan audiences.
@africa.theconversation.comAfrica’s mineral wealth could drive development—but only if countries work together to build stronger regional value chains. A new report explains why.
@africa.theconversation.comWhat does “billing culture” say about modern dating? Nigerian rapper eLDee’s I Wish You Well explores money, expectations and relationships.
@africa.theconversation.comMaps don’t just show history — they can shape it. Ethiopia’s case reveals how maps can mislead, influence perceptions and become part of the historical record.
@africa.theconversation.comWhat does it take to be good neighbours? A new study explores the barriers between South Africans and migrants — and what can help build stronger communities.
@africa.theconversation.comSouth Africa’s green building upgrades are growing — but major cities still dominate. What’s driving the trend, and where are the gaps?
@africa.theconversation.comA 2,700km wall cuts across Western Sahara. Why was it built, and what impact does it still have on people and the land?
@africa.theconversation.comStreet names tell stories. In Gauteng, they reveal layers of history, memory and identity — and how South Africa’s past lives on in its places.
@africa.theconversation.comAfrica’s vaccination rates are falling. A new strategy aims to turn the tide — but what will it take to succeed? Five things matter. R
@africa.theconversation.com🇪🇹 Ethiopia’s political struggles are deepening. Five reads unpack the country’s armed opposition, political tensions and what lies ahead.
@africa.theconversation.com🚐 South Africa’s minibus taxi industry offers policymakers valuable lessons on how informal systems work — and why they matter.
