The idea that rural Africans are self-sufficient subsistence farmers who grow what they eat and eat what they grow was only ever partly true. But it is becoming less relevant with each passing year.

Ayuk emphasized, however, that distributed generation and microgrids are not sole solution to Africa's energy poverty, which he described as a complex challenge requiring multifaceted approaches — ...

Satellite communication provider SES has paired with Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) to deliver a network upgrade at more than ...

For millions of Africans today, doing homework by candlelight like Malamba did remains a present-day reality. So is spending ...

Young farmers in Ethiopia, Ghana and Malawi are less likely than older farmers to use improved seeds and fertilizers or receive advice from extension officers. Many governments are concerned about the ...

Partnership to enhance rural connectivity in Liberia, covering approximately 200 sites over the next three years. Partnership aims to reduce the digital divide by providing reliable, affordable ...

An audacious effort joined two disparate communities, who say they all suffer from the staggering violence and crime ...

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