October Observances
Key sustainability landmarks and events occurring throughout the month of October.
Is Equatorial Guinea’s Horizon 2020 Policy Advancing Gender Equality?
byJessica Ireju• Nov 20, 2025
Despite Horizon 2020’s promises, women in Equatorial Guinea still face violence, limited political power, and daily barriers to equality.
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What African Cities Can Learn from Kigali's Green Corridors
byThe Insight Desk• Nov 3, 2025
Across Africa’s crowded capitals, Kigali’s cleaner air shows how small design choices like tree-lined paths and car-free zones can quietly change urban life.
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5 Financing Models African Investors Should Be Watching
byThe Insight Desk• Oct 2, 2025
Many African startups collapsed chasing Silicon Valley’s playbook; these five financing models show investors where real growth and steady returns lie.
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Inside the Push for Disability-Inclusive Housing in Cape Town
byAdetoro Adetayo• Aug 24, 2025
Policy promises exist on paper, but township residents are finding solutions through nonprofits, advocacy, and architectural innovation that could transform housing delivery.
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What Happens When Women Control the Money? Africa Is Finding Out
byJessica Ireju• Aug 21, 2025
Evidence shows that when women gain financial agency, poverty drops and communities grow stronger. Here’s how it’s happening.
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Can Tunisia’s Jobs Plan Deliver on Its Promise?
byAdetola Adetayo• Aug 12, 2025
Youth unemployment is soaring past 40%, yet parts of Tunisia’s National Employment Strategy show signs of hope. From rural training fixes to SME-friendly reforms, here’s what could turn policy from paper to paychecks.
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How Invisible Networks Are Powering the Next Economic Leap
byAdetumilara Adetayo• Aug 6, 2025
Fiber cables and cloud servers don’t get much attention, but they’re changing lives—from smart farms in Uganda to online classrooms in Nigeria. Can Africa connect the rest before the gap widens?
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The Financial System That Works Without Banks
byThelma Ideozu• Jul 30, 2025
Across Africa, rural communities are building informal networks that lend, save, and support without interest rates or paperwork.
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As Global Aid Shrinks, Ethiopia and Somalia Fight to Keep Malnourished Children Alive
byBlossom Amena• Jul 27, 2025
Foreign funding cuts have gutted nutrition programs across East Africa. Ethiopia is testing local solutions. Somalia is still waiting, and thousands of children are being left behind.
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Africa Grows the World’s Best Coffee. So Why Don’t Africans Drink It?
byTomi Abe• Jun 26, 2025
While most African coffee is shipped abroad, energy drinks dominate at home. Reclaiming coffee culture could fuel local economies and shift who truly profits from the beans.
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The Hustle Economy That Keeps Harare Moving
byAdetola Adetayo• Jun 2, 2025
From street stalls to repair shops, Zimbabwe's informal workers are proving that hustle is more than survival; it's the city's engine.
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Africa’s Smart Cities Are Growing. So Are the Gaps.
bySalamatu Alabi• May 22, 2025
While investors fund high-tech hubs and luxury towers, informal settlements are razed and millions remain offline. What does inclusion really look like?
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Seychelles Saved Its Ocean. Can It Save Its Coastline?
byTomi Abe• May 14, 2025
Marine protections have worked, but with 90% of the population crowded on one island, Seychelles must now build a future without breaking the coast.
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The Global North Has Its 'Smart Cities.' Africa Is Building Better Ones.
byVictoria Agbakwuru• Apr 16, 2025
African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
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Zimbabwe's 2016 Ruling and the Battle to End Child Marriage
byEzinne Okoroafor• Apr 7, 2025
Laws changed in 2016, but child marriage still thrives in Zimbabwe—what's keeping girls trapped, and who’s driving real change?
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E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few
byAdetoro Adetayo• Nov 16, 2024
What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
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The Complexity of Healthy Eating: What You Need to Know
byAdetoro Adetayo• Oct 13, 2024
As dietary habits shift globally, understanding the impact of cultural traditions and modern influences is essential for making healthier choices.
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Is Africa’s Food Crisis Too Big to Fix?
byThe Publishers• Sep 15, 2024
AFS 2024 highlights innovative solutions and urgent collaboration needed to address Africa’s food crisis, challenging us to act decisively.
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