Reduced Inequality

Our reports on the state of reduced inequalities in Africa highlight efforts to reduce inequalities within and among countries, including initiatives to tackle income inequality, promote social inclusion, and ensure equal opportunities for all.

Reduced Inequality

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The Push to Digitize Ghana’s Indigenous Languages

In a country where most apps speak English, Ghanaian developers are coding in Twi, Ewe, and Ga to close a digital...
Avatar photo Adetumilara Adetayo
6 min read
Illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

This Isn’t Therapy as You Know It. It Might Be Better.

In Zimbabwe, grandmothers trained as lay counselors are quietly changing the face of mental health care.
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
7 min read
Photo Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Hustle Economy That Keeps Harare Moving

From street stalls to repair shops, Zimbabwe's informal workers are proving that hustle is more than survival; it's the city's engine.
Avatar photo Adetola Adetayo
9 min read
Photo illustration & Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Africa’s Smart Cities Are Growing. So Are the Gaps.

While investors fund high-tech hubs and luxury towers, informal settlements are razed and millions remain offline. What does inclusion really look...
Avatar photo Salamatu Alabi
6 min read
Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Complex Balance of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Ordinance

Over six decades after Maasai pastoralists were allowed to live alongside wildlife, this pioneering experiment reveals hard truths about who decides...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Visa Systems Lock Out African Talent

High visa rejection rates, lost millions, and stalled dreams—young Africans face a mobility crisis that’s less about documents and more about...
Avatar photo Gloria Edukere
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Can Grassroots Action Prevent the Next Major Disease Outbreak?

Top-down responses keep failing. Can trust, local knowledge, and early action stop outbreaks before they overwhelm already fragile health systems?
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Creator Economy Boom: Success, Struggles, and What Comes Next

Millions of African creators are building careers online, but low payouts, platform restrictions, and missing infrastructure make real financial success harder...
Avatar photo Jessica Ireju
5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Morocco’s Family Code Reform Reshaped Women’s Rights

The 2004 reform empowered Moroccan women with new legal rights, yet persistent cultural barriers and uneven enforcement still hinder progress.
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Big Data Could Solve and Expose Gender Inequality in Africa

Big data holds the potential to uncover hidden disparities in education, health, and finance—empowering women while challenging systemic biases.
Avatar photo Jessica Ireju
5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Problem with Treating Technology as a Silver Bullet for Education

While EdTech promises transformation, relying solely on technology overlooks crucial infrastructure gaps that hinder meaningful educational progress.
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
7 min read
Community members bonding through a group fitness dance class. Illustration by Tomi Abe.

How Your Gym Fitness Classes Could Heal Community Mental Health

When you step into a fitness class, you’re not just moving your body—you’re building bonds and lifting collective spirits.
Avatar photo Adetola Adetayo
6 min read
A healthcare worker engaging in a consultation with a mother in a rural clinic. Illustration by Tomi Abe

What If Every Country Invested in Mothers Like Botswana Did?

Countries worldwide could transform their future by prioritizing maternal health, just as Botswana did, creating lasting economic and social progress.
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
6 min read
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The Surprising Ways Africa Is Funding Its Future

As Africa faces immense challenges, it's tapping into unexpected sources of funding and innovation to secure its future growth.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
13 min read
Handshake symbolizing collaboration on renewable energy for a sustainable future. Photo by Tomi Abe.

The Stakes of COP28 and the Road to COP29

As COP29 approaches, Africa faces urgent challenges in climate finance, energy transition, and adaptation, demanding immediate attention and decisive action.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
5 min read