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.

It is election season in many countries. Political pundits, media outlets, and other observers frequently underscore the growing polarization across rural and urban communities during this time. 1-3 ...

As the current NPC Commissioners approach the end of their term in 2026, Pheko reflected on what she hopes to leave behind.

In Africa, rural poverty and hunger are grim companions and often overlap with agricultural employment. Africa is also highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and a significant proportion ...

Dr. Jemimah Njuki is Director for Gender, Women and Civil Society at the African Development Bank Group. Here she discusses the Bank's commitment to gender equality, its results in supporting rural ...

It is well documented that women small-scale farmers are hard done by in an environment where they farm without security of ...

AI can be used to detect cervical cancer in women in resource-limited parts of the world. However, for this method to work, ...

A mix of state programmes and private capital is bolstering plans to bridge the digital divide in African countries. Tower builds and satellite launches are closing rural gaps while reinforcing ...