Children need to go through three important stages to become adults.
INFANCY (0-3 YEARS)
The first stage of a child’s …
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How to establish a seedbank in your community
THE UTILITY OF A SEEDBANK
Community seedbanks can empower farmers to use, exchange and conserve plant varieties. This helps to …
Trophy hunting – a danger to animal populations and african economies
Trophy Hunting is when people pay to hunt and kill wild animals for enjoyment. These hunters are usually rich, and …
Véronique Tadjo
Véronique Tadjo is an Ivorian writer, poet and artist. She was born in Paris but brought up in Abidjan. She …
A profile of energy in Africa today and in the future
AFRICA’S ENERGY PROFILE
In a continent that holds 13% of the world’s population, it is surprising to see that it …
The uses of microfinance in Africa
Microfinance is a type of banking service offered to people who normally have no access to finance. People excluded from …
Free trade and the African market
Countries today are importing (buying) and exporting (selling) goods from each other more than ever before. This is because of …
What is evolution?
DEFINING EVOLUTION
Evolution is the theory of new species (different types of living things) arising over time. All animal and …
Fertilization and the creation of twins
WHAT IS FERTILISATION?
Fertilisation is the fusion of a man’s sperm with a woman’s egg. It can happen when sperm …
GMOs and Africa’s future in farming
WHAT ARE GM CROPS?
Climate change and population growth are making it harder for African farmers to meet domestic and …