‘We’re Going to Stand Up’: Queer Literature is Booming in Africa Even in countries where homophobia is pervasive and same-sex relationships are illegal, authors are pushing boundaries, finding an audience and winning awards.
Climate Change Drives New Cases of Malaria, Complicating Efforts to Fight the Disease The number of malaria cases rose again in 2022, propelled by flooding and warmer weather in areas once free of the illness.
How a Fertilizer Shortage Is Spreading Desperate Hunger Across Africa and in parts of Asia, disruption to the supply chain for fertilizer is raising food prices and increasing malnutrition.
El Anatsui Builds Monumental Art From Daily Life As his newest sculptures fill Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, the Ghanaian artist is returning to his roots and thinking about his legacy.
Nigeria Arrests Dozens Over Same-Sex Wedding A 2014 law makes such unions illegal in the country. Anyone found guilty of taking part can also face up to 10 years in prison.