Development and
Cooperation

Sub-Saharan Africa

Sovereign default

After sovereign default, Ghana’s economic challenges persist

Our author expects Ghana’s government to finally rise to its responsibilities.

Informal market

Up in smoke: Ghana’s Kantamanto market

Informal traders start reconstruction immediately

Empowerment

The afterlife of fast fashion

The informal second-hand clothing tade offers women livelihoods, but it is marked by serious risks.

Agriculture

Malawi must implement pro-women reforms to strengthen food security

Malawi faces an ongoing food crisis, mainly due to systemic gender inequality. Empowering women in agriculture through land reforms and economic rights is crucial for food security and sustainable development.

Recycling industry

Making a living from the sale of metal waste

Youth unemployment in Zambia is high. But for some, recycling scrap metal has become a source of income. Initiatives like Group Rock are transforming lives and proving that waste can indeed create wealth.

Women in conflict

Rebuilding lives in times of crisis

Women in strife-ridden Cameroon are demanding the chance to set up their lives again despite ongoing conflicts. What matters most is that they are able to earn a secure living. The whole country would benefit from this.

Uganda

Kampala’s urgent road infrastructure challenges

Uganda’s capital has ambitious plans to become a “smart city.” Recent events have proved how tough it will be to achieve these aspirations, however. The city still faces the daunting task of fixing its road infrastructure.

Cross-border feminism

African women on the rise

The modern African women‘s movement unites people along and across ethnic boundaries, generations and colonial borders. Examples from Nigeria, Kenya and other parts of the continent show the progress made in women’s rights.

Workplace sexual harassment

“If you refuse, he threatens to cut your pay”

Gender-based violence (GBV) in the workplace is still widespread worldwide. In Tanzania, there are several initiatives aimed at empowering female workers. However, there are still challenges, especially in the huge informal sector.

Beauty industry

Natural skin products redefine Kenya’s quest for beauty

Kenya’s beauty industry shifts towards natural skin products. Entrepreneurs champion organic alternatives, empowering women and reshaping perceptions of beauty while rejecting harmful skin-lightening products.

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