Kenya’s wailing warriors: how women in Pentecostal churches claim their power Women’s emotions are celebrated when it comes to the spiritual battlefield – but these expressions aren’t welcomed in leadership.

From the #TCAArchive:
In Kenya’s Pentecostal churches, women claim power as “wailing warriors”—through prayer, emotion and collective strength.

theconversation.com/kenyas-waili...

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God in Nigeria: the country’s novelists help us understand the complexity of Christianity Nigeria’s Christian population grew by 25% to 93 million from 2010 to 2020. Today’s novels reflect its social complexity.

From the #TCAArchive: Nigerian novelists reveal a far more complex Christianity—shaped by conflict, culture and everyday life, not just colonial legacy.

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Sudan’s catastrophe: farmers could offer quick post-war recovery, if peace is found Despite its stark reality, there is a potential path forward for Sudan if peace can be found.

As Sudan enters its third year of war, agricultural infrastructure and rural economy are nearing total collapse. A study modelled how farming might recover if peace is found

theconversation.com/sudans-catas...

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The French Parliament has approved the return of the Ayôkwé Djidji 'talking drum' to Côte d’Ivoire.

From #TCAArchive - theconversation.com/restitution-...

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Removing alien plants can save water: we measured how much Clearing alien trees from mountain catchments is a more cost-effective approach to providing water than building and maintaining desalination plants.

🌱 South Africa’s nature is under threat—alien plants cost billions, risking vital benefits like clean water and food. 💧🌳

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Israel-Palestine conflict divides South African politicians – what their responses reveal about historical alliances Support for the Palestinian cause has remained a steadfast element of South African foreign policy since the ANC came into power in 1994.

Support for the Palestinian cause has remained a steadfast element of South African foreign policy since the ANC came into power in 1994.

theconversation.com/israel-pales...

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Early warnings for floods in South Africa: engineering for future climate change Could South Africa’s flooding in 2022 have been foreseen? It has long been a challenge for scientists and engineers around the world.

Could South Africa’s flooding in the Eastern Cape have been foreseen? From the #TCAArchive - the challenge for scientists and engineers around the world.

theconversation.com/early-warnin...

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Remembering the Blue Notes: South Africa’s first generation of free jazz When they arrived in Europe in the early 1960s, South African jazz outfit the Blue Notes revolutionised the London scene. Half a century later, their music is coming home in several new projects.

RIP Bra Louis Moholo-Moholo (1940–2025) 🕊️

Drummer. Composer. Exile. Icon.
From Cape Town to London, he carried the soul of free jazz and resistance to the world. We honour his life, mourn his passing, and celebrate his legacy.

From #TCAArchive - theconversation.com/remembering-...

South Sudan on the brink of civil war: bold action from the international community is needed The ongoing crisis in South Sudan has been long in the making – its roots lie in a faltering peace implementation process.

As the UN Security Council prepares to vote on whether to renew the #UN arms embargo on South Sudan.

A reminder from #TCAArchive: why bold action is needed - theconversation.com/south-sudan-...

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Lindokuhle Sobekwa’s powerful personal journey as a photographer in South Africa The winner of the prestigious Deutsche Börse photography prize documents everyday life in a powerful and creative way.

📸 Lindokuhle Sobekwa has been awarded The Deutsche Borse Photography Foundation Prize - one of the most prestigious awards in contemporary photography.

theconversation.com/lindokuhle-s...

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Forensic linguists explore how emojis can be used as evidence in court Forensic linguists are called as expert witnesses in court cases to provide linguistic analysis of legal documents and other forms of oral and documentary evidence – including emojis.

📱 #Emojis, once just fun icons, are now serious business. Be cautious – they might land you in court! ⚖️

theconversation.com/forensic-lin...

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Ghana must move from coping with floods, to adapting for them Ghana needs to deal with the underlying causes of floods and prepare people for them.

#Ghana’s president has instructed that all illegal structures in flood prone areas be removed as the country enters it’s rainy season🌧️🇬🇭

From the #TCAArchive 👇
theconversation.com/ghana-must-m...

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Discovering the forest wonders of Africa – and the threats they face Many of Africa’s forests are unknown to the public at large, yet so fascinating and important.

From the #TCAArchive ahead of International #ForestDay - marked on 21 March each year.

theconversation.com/discovering-...

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Internet shutdowns at record high in Africa as access ‘weaponised’. From the #TCAArchive - how 🇸🇳 Senegal highlighted a growing trend of digital censorship during political unrest.

theconversation.com/internet-shu...

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How Kwame Nkrumah’s midnight speech set a tradition for marking the moment of liberation Nkrumah’s rhetorical vision used the politics of the crowd to build a postcolonial community outside of the conscripts of colonialism.

🇬🇭 Ghanaians today celebrate 68 years of their country's independence and Kwame Nkrumah's iconic speech - a milestone in Africa's decolonisation journey. 🎉

From #TCAArchive - theconversation.com/how-kwame-nk...

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What elephants teach us about cancer prevention Elephants naturally avoid cancer after 55 million years of evolution. Scientists are studying if they can extract lessons that could help people.

From #TCAArchive for #WorldCancerDay (4 February)
Elephants, despite their size and lifespan, have remarkably low cancer rates. Evolutionary factors may explain these differences across species. 🐘

theconversation.com/what-elephan...

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Ebola: what are the symptoms, how does it spread and where did it come from? Ebola is a highly transmissible disease but its spread can be prevented through behavioural measures.

#Uganda declares #Ebola outbreak.

Public health expert Yap Boum explains the virus's history and safety measures. Stay informed to stay safe!

theconversation.com/ebola-what-a...

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Military interventions have failed to end DRC’s conflict – what’s gone wrong A comprehensive strategy does not seem to be an immediate priority for Congolese authorities with an eye on elections.

"Contemporary crises often reemerge from unresolved prior crises." - a view on #DRC peacekeeping efforts from the #TCAArchive

theconversation.com/military-int...

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100 million Nigerians are at risk of neglected tropical diseases: what the country is doing about it While Nigeria has made progress in controlling some neglected tropical diseases, it should do more as it carries a heavy burden of these diseases.

While Nigeria has made progress in controlling some neglected #tropicaldiseases, it should do more as it carries a heavy burden of these diseases.

theconversation.com/100-million-...

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Why Nigeria is battling to control disease outbreaks like Lassa fever Nigeria’s health systems are overwhelmed and incapable of sustaining high quality disease surveillance, prevention, control and response.

🇳🇬 Nigeria is still struggling to control annual Lassa fever outbreaks. This article from the #TCAArchive explains why

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Illegal logging in Africa is a threat to security Illegal logging entrenches systemic corruption, undermines accountability in governance, and finances insecurity.

[ICYMI] Africa loses US$17B annually to illegal logging. 🌳 High-value timber demand, especially from China, fuels deforestation and insecurity.

theconversation.com/illegal-logg...

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Jimmy Carter’s African legacy: peacemaker, negotiator and defender of rights Carter’s work in Zimbabwe forms a significant and under appreciated part of his legacy

The official state funeral service for former President #JimmyCarter is being held at the Washington National Cathedral.

From the #TCAArchive - theconversation.com/jimmy-carter...

Sudan conflict: Hemedti – the warlord who built a paramilitary force more powerful than the state Hemedti ably used his commercial acumen and military prowess to build his militia into a force more powerful than the waning Sudanese state.

Leader of the Sudanese #RSF forces. General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, has been sanctioned by the US.

theconversation.com/sudan-confli...

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