Economy 2 October 2024

Tanzania’s Clean Cooking revolution: phasing out charcoal by 2034

Tanzania is leading clean cooking with a national strategy to eliminate charcoal use by 2034 and reach 80% access to clean cooking. LPG companies like ORYX Energies distribute free kits to food vendors, helping people transition away from firewood and charcoal. While global summits discuss solutions, Tanzania is already taking action under President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s ten-year plan. Journalist: Goodhope Amani

Culture 25 September 2024

Monique Sawadogo and the Marbayassa company: The evolution of theatre in Burkina Faso

Monique Sawadogo, director of the Marbayassa company, reveals her vision of theatre in Burkina Faso. An actress since 1992, she offers original adaptations of European classics enriched by African culture. Discover how Marbayassa has become a reference point and explore the evolution of Burkinabe theatre through her journey.

Culture 24 September 2024

Africa amid a cultural renaissance: challenges and opportunities in the creative industries

Africa is reinventing its cultural future by meeting the challenges of the creative industries. The second edition of the Festival International des Arts du Bénin (FInAB), which took place from 23 to 28 April 2024 in Cotonou, Porto-Novo and Ouidah, brought together artists and professionals to discuss the challenges facing Africa's cultural industries. What is the future of African art on the international scene?

Economy 20 September 2024

Géraud Neema, Analyst at the China Global South project

At the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China pledged $50 billion in aid to Africa. However, questions about debt and whether the projects align with African needs are emerging. Leaders like Cyril Ramaphosa call for sustainable, job-creating investments to avoid dependency and ensure real development.

Tech 19 September 2024

Mboa Digital: An innovative project at the heart of Africa’s digital transformation

Mboa Digital, based in Yaoundé, is a community project that stands out for its innovative approach to the brain drain in Africa. Its aim is to reconcile employment and digital transition by offering young Cameroonian engineers the opportunity to participate in the digital transformation of local and international businesses. By anchoring these talents on the continent, Mboa Digital is helping to build a promising professional future for ambitious young Africans who previously saw exile as their only option for success.

Society 13 September 2024

Marie-Paule Okri, women’s rights activist – Côte d’Ivoire

Co-founder of the Ligue Ivoirienne des Droits des Femmes in Côte d'Ivoire, Marie-Paule Okri is a committed activist who has devoted her life to defending women's rights. As co-founder of the League and winner of the prestigious Simone-de-Beauvoir prize, she shares her inspiring journey, challenges, and many victories.

Culture 11 September 2024

Poupéemania, the art of representation – Burkina Faso

In Ouagadougou, the Poupéemania project highlights African identity through handcrafted dolls designed to reflect the culture and nurture children's pride. The artist behind this movement offers a variety of colourful and unique items, celebrating the representation of Africans in the world. In this report, Sonia Kocty introduces us to this creative and inspiring world, where each work carries a powerful message of belonging and dignity.

Health 5 September 2024

Javier Guzman on the Mpox crisis in Africa: challenges and responses

Mpox crisis hits the DRC hard; hospitals overwhelmed. Javier Guzman, Director of Global Health Policy at the Center for Global Development discusses response delays and solutions.

Tech 3 September 2024

Technological revolution in Rwanda: How drones are transforming health, agriculture and tourism

Since 2016, Rwanda has embraced drones to revolutionise access to healthcare, enabling the rapid delivery of blood and vaccines to even the most remote areas. This innovation, led by the American company Zipline, based in Muhanga, continues beyond there. Drones are now playing a crucial role in agriculture and food distribution, transforming the daily lives of Rwandans. Inspired by this success, Kenya follows suit, using these technologies to deliver vaccines, illustrating a rapidly expanding model in East Africa.