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How To Avoid Purchasing Riparian Land
It is estimated that over 4,000 buildings in Nairobi County have been marked for demolition in an exercise to clear structures that have been put up in river banks and road reserves. The Institute...
Rethinking Education for Future Jobs
By the time an elementary school student graduates high school, 85% of future jobs will be new. What and how we learn today in schools is based on what was important around the industrial...
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African Plant and Animal Species "Winners" in the New Red ListThe latest assessments by the International Union for Conservation of Nature come as governments convene in Egypt for the Convention on...
Abacate Com Tuna : Appetizer From Guinea Bissau
Original article published at TasteAtlas.Abacate com tuna is a healthy, visually appealing appetizer from Guinea Bissau. It is made with ripe avocados, tuna, grated coconut, evaporated milk, and chopped tomatoes. In order to prepare it,...
Bamboo Enhances the Livelihoods of Ghana’s Artisans
Yaw Owiredu Mintah from Ghana has been working as an all-round processor of bamboo and rattan trees since the 1980s. And while he says that he can do most things with bamboo like weaving,...
Parenting Styles In Africa: Which Is Most Conductive To Happiness In...
Traditional parenting styles in Africa stress the importance of tradition and an emphasis on parental care, attention, and love. In many African countries, such as Nigeria, predominant parenting styles fall some way between ‘tough...
Could Africa Be The Next Frontier For Cryptocurrencies?
Interest in cryptocurrency, a form of digital currency, is growing steadily in Africa. Some economists say it is a disruptive innovation that will blossom on the continent.Joining CNBC Africa to discuss matters FinTech, innovation,...
15 Essential Activities To Do In Ethiopia On A Budget
Ethiopia is one of the oldest and most remarkable places in Africa. It’s got a long and storied history, incredible food, and some of the most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites this side of...
Go To Roxbury And The South End To Eat West African...
When I spoke with Sahr Josiah last October about his restaurant Bintimani, which serves food inspired by his native Sierra Leone, he said one day he might want to expand to a bigger space so...
Gasper Nali Releases Second Album Titled: Zoona Malawi
Gasper Nali’s second album, Zoona Malawi (roughly translates to ‘It’s true, Malawi’), is a return to simplicity. While his debut album had a band arrangement of instruments, this time it’s only Gasper.Recorded on a...
Al Ahly Face Hot Reception At Esperance In African Final
Egypt’s Al Ahly are clear favourites to extend their record streak of African club competition titles when they take a 3-1 lead over Esperance into their Champions League final second leg in Tunisia on...
Following the Money: Using Tech to Tackle Corruption in Nigeria
In 2012, Nigeria witnessed the worst flood in nearly five decades. Two million people were displaced and around 363 killed. Crops, homes, and entire communities were destroyed.
The central government...
Is the United Nations in Kenya Fit For Purpose?
The United Nations globally is witnessing some of the most ambitious reforms led by the UN Secretary General Mr. Antonio Guterres. Most relevant to...
Employees In Nairobi Rank Affordable Housing As The Most Important Factor When Deciding Where To Live & Work
Landmark Mercer StudyThe study reveals six critical findings, including a disconnect between employers and employees in terms of what motivates people to move...
Children Living in Central African Republic’s Displacement Camps Find a Pathway to Education
From the Ashes of War and Violence Springs Hope
Jospin is a 13-year-old boy living in the Kaga Bandoro Internal Displacement Camp in the Central...
Coding Workshops for Hearing-impaired Children in Mozambique
Is coding a universal language that can bridge not only the gender and income gaps but enable also inclusive access to 21st century education? For the passionate team of Africa Code...
Africa’s Giant Blue Economy Potential
With good reason, Africa is excited over the prospects of sharing in the multi-trillion maritime industry, with the continent’s Agenda 2063 envisioning the blue economy as a foremost contributor to transformation and growth.The United...
Raji: Liberia Youth Key To Development
New Liberia Football Association (LFA) president Mustapha Raji believes the best way to improve the national teams is to start in schools around the country.
The 44-year-old, who owns local top-flight club LISCR FC, was...
4 Rhinos Die After Chad Conservation Effort
Four out of six South African rhinos that were transferred to a park in southeast Chad in a bid to revive the endangered species have died, but not from poaching, conservationists say."An additional two...
Why The Business For Wildlife Conservation Is Important
With developing economies striving to put up big infrastructural projects and settling their growing populations, conservation experts say the exercise of conservation will be important if this development is to be sustainable. To talk...
Nigerian Hip Hop Artist Sliqwiz About To Take South Africa By...
Ikechukwu chineduEnoch known by his stage name Sliqwiz is a Nigerian born Recording artiste, performer and entertainer currently signed to Rock It Music World-Wide. Born in Ikeja, Lagos, On the 27th of August 1993....
Awer Mabil: From Living In A Mud Hut To Scoring for...
Awer Mabil's journey from life as a refugee in a hut built out of mud to scoring on his international debut is the stuff dreams are made of.
The 23-year-old grew up in a refugee...
Seychelles Issues World’s First Blue Bond to Fund Fisheries Projects
The Republic of Seychelles announced on Monday that it has issued a 10-year blue bond to finance fisheries projects, making it the world’s first country to utilise capital markets for funding the sustainable use...
Providing Access To Sanitation For All, A Challenge For African Continent
Interview with Dr. Canisius KANANGIRE, African Ministers Council on Water (AMCOW)’s Executive SecretaryWhat are the sanitation challenges facing Africa?The challenges facing Africa are numerous and complex, first at the policy-making level; policies are...
Is Zambia China’s 1st African Colony? – Dr. Mumbi Speaks
Zambia has allegedly lost control of its National Electricity company after defaulting on Chinese loan. China already “owns” Zambia’s national broadcaster and has even “seized” one of the national roads of Zambia.During her show,...
Saving Tips During The Festive Season
The best time of getting value for your money by saving is when discounts, offers, sales are being offered by different businesses. Whenever you need something, it is wise to check out the price...
Inner-City Rooftop Farming ‘Hola Harvest’ With Young Black ‘Urban Farmers’
SAB and AB InBev Africa has introduced its first group of ‘urban farmers’ in Johannesburg’s inner-city and surrounds with the installation of three 200m2 rooftop farms, facilitated by its youth entrepreneurship programme, SAB KickStart,...
South Africa Thrash Hapless Australia In Perth
Dale Steyn claimed two early wickets as South Africa’s pace attack combined superbly to heap more misery on Australia with a six-wicket thrashing to take a 1-0 lead in their three-match one-day international series...
Traversing Morocco By Bus
Unlike their revered, rail-bound cousins, long-distance buses are considered more of a necessary evil than rewarding travel experience. These unsightly, lumbering machines have a reputation for being uncomfortable, unpleasant and tireless champions of the...
Meat-loving Kenya Sees Veganism Trend
A growing number of Kenyans are giving up the meat they traditionally love in favor of plant-based diets. DW’s Andrew Wasike looked into a few cooking pots across Nairobi, where veganism is trending.There is...
Couscous: A Must Have Dish In Morocco
Original article published at TasteAtlas.Numerous tiny, light, tender grains, ideally arranged to form a pyramid and served on a platter at the end of a meal - that is couscous, the national dish of Morocco...
10 Reasons to Invest in South Africa
10 Reasons to invest in South Africa includes a developed first world economic infrastructure and a growing emerging market. The investment potential lies in its diversity of sectors and industries. South Africa is also...
15 Unmissable Sights On An Overland Africa Journey
Africa is massive. And life is short. So what better way to maximize on both by taking an overland tour from Cairo to Cape Town? The adventure of a lifetime, there are now plenty...
An Emerald Like No Other Has Been Unearthed In Zambia
The world's largest producer of green stones has unearthed a 5,655-carat emerald crystal at its mines in Zambia.
The stone, which weighs more than 1.1 kg (almost 2.5 lbs), was found at the Gemfield mines...