At the intersection of thriving cities and sustainability, African urban life rethinks how we build, live, and belong where city dreams meet earth demands.

Thriving Cities

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Seychelles Saved Its Ocean. Can It Save Its Coastline?

Marine protections have worked, but with 90% of the population crowded on one island, Seychelles must now build a future without...
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Global North Has Its ‘Smart Cities.’ Africa Is Building Better Ones.

African urban development isn’t playing catch-up. It’s forging a new path that blends technology with culture, ecology, and inclusivity.
Portrait of Victoria Agbakwuru Victoria Agbakwuru
10 min read
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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
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Can AfCFTA Boost Trade Without Harming the Environment?

Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the...
Avatar photo Salamatu Alabi
7 min read
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Who Will Keep Paying the Price for Polluted Air?

Despite contributing the least to global emissions, vulnerable communities face worsening air pollution, rising deaths, and economic devastation—who will act?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
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Power, Water, and the Trade-offs of a Lesotho-South Africa Megaproject

A water-rich nation fuels South Africa’s economy, but at what cost? Displaced communities and environmental damage reveal the hidden price.
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
5 min read
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Shea Butter: A Heritage of Craft, Commerce, and Survival

For centuries, African women have crafted shea butter by hand—now, as global demand soars, who truly benefits from this billion-dollar industry?
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
7 min read
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Does ESG Reporting Reflect Real Progress or Just Corporate Greenwashing?

Many companies promote ESG initiatives, but are their reports accurate reflections of real change or just carefully crafted narratives hiding the...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
7 min read

How Betty Wandia Githinji is Shaping Eco-Conscious Living Through Design in Kenya

Betty’s designs fuse African craftsmanship with practical, mindful living—creating functional pieces that preserve culture and empower local communities.
The Publishers
9 min read
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Is Africa’s Digital Expansion a Double-Edged Sword?

While digital growth promises economic opportunities, its environmental costs and social gaps raise critical questions about long-term benefits.
Avatar photo Adetumilara Adetayo
6 min read
Colorful Nubian Home Exteriors. Photo by Tomi Abe.

The Enduring Wisdom of Nubian Homes

Passed down through generations, Nubian homes tell a story of survival, ingenuity, and a timeless connection to their roots.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
7 min read
Electric Tuk-Tuks. Photo by Tomi Abe

E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few

What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Black rhino mother and calf graze peacefully in protected savannah. Photo by Tomi Abe.

The Fierce Fight to Save the Black Rhino

As the black rhino teeters on the brink of extinction, dedicated conservationists and communities unite to combat relentless poaching and habitat...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
10 min read
An Ethiopian woman pouring coffee from a jug into multiple cups on a tray

Is Ethiopia’s Coffee Heritage Dying?

Will Ethiopia’s rich coffee culture and biodiversity withstand climate shifts, stricter regulations, and economic pressures, or are these threats too great?
Avatar photo Adetola Adetayo
11 min read

Why Capricorn Group Thinks Social Impact is Good Business

Capricorn Group believes investing in education and local communities isn’t just charity—it’s a smart strategy for lasting change.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
5 min read