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Ghana’s cashew apples get a second life

Sunyani, Ghana – At harvest time in Ghana’s cashew-growing communities, the ground beneath the trees tells a familiar story. While farmers carefully collect the nuts that will be sold to buyers, the fleshy cashew apples attached to them are often…

09/08/2026

How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul

Trees provide a living for the women, who plant and care for them, and shield the island capital from erosion, flooding.

06/08/2026

Yemen’s crumbling roads mean an arduous quest for water for Taiz villagers

Poor road infrastructure is exacerbating Yemen's water crisis, leading to hardships for thousands in Taiz governorate.

02/08/2026

Students and staff work to bring Islamic University of Gaza back to life

Before the war, the Islamic University of Gaza was one of the leading public universities in the Palestinian enclave. Despite the challenges of Israeli air attacks and a siege on Gaza, it worked to provide the best possible academic environment for…

27/07/2026

Can Zimbabwe’s mineral ambitions benefit smaller producers?

Harare, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe wants to move beyond being a supplier of raw minerals and build industries that process and manufacture from its own resources.

26/07/2026

From palava huts to TikTok: How Liberians are preserving their past

From podcasts to TikTok, young Liberians are using digital platforms to keep history alive and challenge old narratives.

25/07/2026

Does this disappearing organ hold the secret of longevity?

Scientists are increasingly focused on the thymus, an immune gland that naturally becomes less active with age.

24/07/2026

Japan’s AI gamble: Can technology offset the cost of an ageing society?

From underground networks to emerging AI start-ups, Japan is testing whether its greatest issue can be an opportunity.

21/07/2026

Europe should look to Africa for heatwave solutions

As Europe faces repeated, dangerous heatwaves, the question is no longer whether rich countries need climate adaptation. It is whether they are willing to learn from places that have been adapting to climate instability for decades.

18/07/2026