The Resource Curse: When Rich Countries Stay Poor
It is logical to assume that countries with valuable natural resources should be wealthy. If…
The Resource Curse: When Rich Countries Stay Poor
It is logical to assume that countries with valuable natural resources should be wealthy. If a nation has oil, gold,…
Ebola Is Spreading Again in Africa. Now Officials Fear a Second Crisis: Hunger
A growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa is triggering renewed fears across the region, but health officials say the virus…
THE DIRT CRISIS: Why Healthy Soil May Be the Key to Saving Human Health
Why the Next Agricultural Revolution May Be About Nutrition — Not Just Yield For much of modern history, the success…
Global Hunger Falls Globally but Africa and Western Asia Are Backsliding
A new UN report shows a slight global decrease in hunger: in 2024, an estimated 673 million people, or 8.2% of humanity,…
Ghana’s Floods Could Push Thousands Closer to Hunger. But One Unusual Idea May Change the Story
It’s the rainy season and floodwaters came fast. Again. Heavy rains across parts of Ghana caused homes to be damaged…
Beyond Mosquito Nets. Why Hunger and Dirty Water Must Be Part of Africa’s Malaria Fight
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government has urged African leaders to take full ownership of the fight against malaria. At…
Could Elon Musk Turn 50 Billion into 350 Billion While Ending Africa’s Water Crisis?
Africa needs 50 billion dollars each year to close the gap in safe water and sanitation. Without it, Sub-Saharan Africa…
Why Cocoa Is Being Smuggled Into Ghana — And What It Reveals About Hunger in West Africa
A new development in Ghana’s cocoa sector is drawing attention from farmers, buyers, and policymakers alike. Authorities report that some…
Families Skipping Meals: What’s Really Happening Across West Africa Right Now
April brought several serious challenges across West Africa, increasing hunger and poverty in many areas. In northern Nigeria, ongoing conflict forced…
Why Studying Agriculture Could Change Africa’s Future
Early in the morning, Daniel checks his small maize field behind his home. Not long ago, he knew very little…
