Groundwater offers considerable opportunities for socio-economic development, particularly in agriculture. The BGR is helping partner countries exploit this resource

Water-security levels are lowest in Africa and South Asia. The situation is not automatically improved by a high-performing economy

In many places, water use is not sufficiently regulated by law. The FAO’s Global Dialogue on Water Tenure aims to make a difference

While governments agreed on important issues at the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, civil-society organisations did not get enough attention

The miniseries “Chernobyl” revolves around the worst nuclear accident in the world

Billions of people have no access to drinking water and sanitary facilities.

Market dynamism requires the rule of law and freedom of speech, so authoritarianism limits economic growth

On 27 to 28 July 2023, the second Russia-Africa Summit was held in Saint Petersburg. Here are excerpts of selected pieces of African media coverage on the meeting

Innovative European legislation regarding digital services may set global example

A growing number of experts warn that artificial intelligence may be very dangerous