This article examines efforts to build resilience in pastoral lands in eastern Uganda, particularly in the Bwindi and Kamule districts, where agro-pastoral communities face increasing challenges due to climate change and resource degradation. Through farmer field schools and technical support, farmers are adopting sustainable practices such as planting drought-resistant crops, improving rangelands, and managing natural resources.
The article explores how the war in Sudan has deeply affected families and marital relationships. Physical destruction, psychological stress, economic collapse, and displacement have weakened family stability, leading to rising divorce rates.
This is the story of an African woman navigating dual African identities, Ethiopian and Somali, balancing tradition and modernity, public and private spheres, and the expectations of different communities. Through her journey, she embodies a hybrid identity, challenges gender norms, and paves the way for future generations of African women.
This article examines Khartoum’s recovery after the war and whether services are keeping pace with the return of residents. By early 2026, more than 3.5 million people had returned while basic services and markets have partially resumed. Despite some improvement, economic conditions remain fragile, leaving the city in a transitional phase between partial recovery and full reconstruction.
This essay explores the lived realities of single motherhood in Tanzania through how single mothers navigate economic pressure, workplace barriers, and social stigma while carrying the full weight of caregiving and financial responsibility. Despite societal judgment and systemic neglect, the piece argues that single mothers quietly sustain families and communities through resilience, sacrifice, and unwavering love.