Less than 10% of workers in sub-Saharan Africa save for their old age. This is the lowest rate for any region in the world. A big driver is the nature of work on the continent: most opportunities are low-paying and informal jobs. Owen Nyang’oro shares insights into the worrying situation and provides suggestions on how to fix it.

Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela helped lead South Africa to democracy after relentless persecution by apartheid forces throughout their married life. They have come to occupy a mythological place in South African history. Now a major new book about their relationship explores their humanity, warts and all, yet also considers how they played a hand in building their own myths. Jonny Steinberg discusses his latest work.

George Omondi

Commissioning Editor, East Africa

91% of sub-Saharan African workers don’t save for old age: why that’s a problem and how to fix it

Owen Nyang'oro, University of Nairobi

The number of elderly people in need of support in Africa is projected to grow at annual rates above 3% up to 2050.

Winnie and Nelson: new book paints a deeply human portrait of the Mandela marriage and South Africa’s struggle

Jonny Steinberg, Yale University

Jonny Steinberg talks about his intimate double biography of the famous South African leaders.

Sudan’s university students have a long history of political activism

Kuyok Abol Kuyok, University of Juba

Sudan’s university students have played a key role in liberation struggles.

Teen mothers and depression: lack of support from partners and violence are big drivers in Malawi and Burkina Faso

Anthony Idowu Ajayi, African Population and Health Research Center; Elita Chamdimba, University of Malawi

In addition to motherhood these girls experience social inequality, chronic stress, violence, and food insecurity. When teenagers become mothers, their adversities are compounded.

TC Afrique

La pollution de l'air est une pandémie cachée en Afrique : conseils pour réduire votre exposition et contribuer à la combattre

Gabriel Okello, University of Cambridge; Meelan Thondoo, University of Cambridge

La pollution atmosphérique est à l'origine de nombreux décès en Afrique .Toutefois, la situation peut changer si les gens apprennent à se protéger et à demander des comptes à leurs dirigeants.

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