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AI and blockchain are coming to African farms: 4 things must happen for farmers to benefit
The use of digital agriculture is expanding across Africa. Tools like artificial intelligence (AI), sensors and blockchain are helping farmers receive information about weather, pests, markets and farm management.
SyndicatedOlaoluwa Omoniyi Olarewaju, Honorary Research Fellow, University of KwaZulu-Natal4 Nov 20266 min read
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Zimbabwe wants digital payments to build trust in its newest currency. Why technology alone won’t be enough to save the ZiG
Zimbabwe’s central bank wants people to use the ZiG, a gold-backed local currency launched in April 2024, alongside the US dollar.
SyndicatedJonathan Munemo, Professor of Economics, Salisbury University25 Oct 20267 min read
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South Africa is going digital on VAT: what it can learn from the rest of Africa
Completing value-added tax (VAT) returns takes time, and waiting for a refund can tie up money a business needs to pay suppliers or invest.
SyndicatedAmina Ebrahim, Research Fellow, World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), United Nations University15 Oct 20265 min read
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Lutte contre la mendicité au Mali : derrière la rue, six parcours d'enfants à cartographier
Le 24 septembre 2026, le Mali a lancé la phase opérationnelle de sa Stratégie nationale de lutte contre la mendicité.
SyndicatedDrahmane Fondo, Chercheur associé (LIRCES, Université Côte d'Azur) et président du Réseau EnfanceAfrique.org, Université Côte d’Azur15 Oct 20266 min read
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Madagascar : comment un fait divers devient par les réseaux sociaux le symptôme d’une insécurité nationale
À Madagascar, un fait criminel local peut rapidement être commenté sur Facebook comme le signe d’une insécurité généralisée. Comment s’opère ce basculement ?
SyndicatedFabrice Lollia, Docteur en sciences de l'information et de la communication, chercheur associé laboratoire DICEN Ile de France, Université Gustave Eiffel8 Oct 20265 min read
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Online attacks on Kenyan journalists: what makes audiences join in, push back or stay silent
Online harassment targeting journalists has escalated into a global crisis. Across digital public spheres, it threatens press freedom and individual safety.
SyndicatedKevin Mudavadi, Assistant Professor, Georgia State University27 Sept 20265 min read

AI and blockchain are coming to African farms: 4 things must happen for farmers to benefit

Zimbabwe wants digital payments to build trust in its newest currency. Why technology alone won’t be enough to save the ZiG

South Africa is going digital on VAT: what it can learn from the rest of Africa

Lutte contre la mendicité au Mali : derrière la rue, six parcours d'enfants à cartographier

Madagascar : comment un fait divers devient par les réseaux sociaux le symptôme d’une insécurité nationale

Online attacks on Kenyan journalists: what makes audiences join in, push back or stay silent