Africa
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Society
Society ChadChad’s Young Entrepreneurs on the Go to Fix Their Country’s Biggest Problems
Young locals in Chad grew up witnessing problems with electricity, waste and unemployment go unsolved. Now, they’ve decided to take the matters in their own hands, setting up startups that are both profitable and helpful to the community.
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Animals
Animals UgandaEndangered Mountain Gorillas Show Promising Growth in Population
A new survey on mountain gorillas has brought forward some encouraging news: the great primates’ population has grown from just 680 individuals in 2008 up to 1,063 today – a promising sign of conservation efforts heading in the right direction.
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Environment
Environment Kenya“Intelligent” Solar Pumps Give Farmers Just as Much Water as They Really Need
Climate change means inconsistent rainfall for Africa’s majority-rainfed agriculture. But new high-tech solar pumps are helping make use of every drop of water to prevent freshwater reservoirs from drying out.
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Society
Society ChadThey Fled Their Home, Now They Are Teaching Other Refugees
Chad has provided its long-term refugees with a new and rare education strategy that allows them to attend Chadian universities for a more promising future – and girls and young women are especially benefitting from the opportunity.
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Society
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Society
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Environment
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Environment
Environment South SudanCleaner Air from a Big Diesel Plant? Yes, If It Gets Rid of Thousands of Small Ones
Sometimes even good old fashioned electricity made from oil makes the world better: in power-short South Sudan a new power plant will create cleaner air for residents. The goal: cutting down the use of polluting diesel generators by the thousands, with a more sustainable, yet diesel-fueled…
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Society
Society CongoLook How Strong We Are, Assault Survivors Show on Catwalk in Congo
15 sexual violence survivors from Congo showcased their solidarity in a special way this year: they modeled at a show in the capital city of Kinshaa, representing their strength and yearning to end violence against women.
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Technology
Technology SomaliaFlood or Drought: This App Helps Somalians Cope with Natural Disasters
Somalia is upgrading its climate threat resilience: the developing country will soon be the very first in the region with a mobile phone alert system that texts residents a warning about expected floods, droughts and other disasters.