Fearing life-threatening violence, demonstrators go online with their protest against the government in Zimbabwe

The African civil-society organisation WoMin mobilises women to resist land grabbing and environmental destruction

D+C is looking for new contributors

African countries are least responsible for the climate crisis, but are hit hardest by its effects. In Kenya, the impacts are devastating

Fulfilling a pledge made while campaigning for office, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema abolished the nation’s death penalty on December 2022

In Uganda, many obstacles prevent young women from getting a proper education, even though the country is running programmes to address this issue

Smart Girls Foundation, a social enterprise, trains girls in areas like machinery welding, automotive mechanics and electric installation

The results of Nigeria’s presidential elections will be challenged in court

The custom of “mahwauro”, a practice of serving meals on fresh banana leaves, is a reminder of the possibility of an equal society in Zimbabwe

Pope Francis stirred optimism in the conflict-torn country, but will people’s expectations be fulfilled?