Africa's mobile money taxes risk driving poor out of digital economy
Cash-strapped African nations are rolling out an e-levy on mobile money transactions to boost revenues, but the policy could hurt the poorest as the cost of living rises and reverse impressive gains made in boosting economic inclusion.
Britain offers smallpox shot as monkeypox cases spread in Europe
As cases of monkeypox spread across Europe, the majority of recent cases recorded in the UK are among gay and bisexual men
Explainer-Why monkeypox cases are spreading in Europe, US
As cases of the viral disease are reported in some European countries and the U.S., virologists are on alert
OPINION: Facing multiple food and health crises, Africa must lead boldly
Africa’s leaders to rally together for urgent, practical responses to protect the most vulnerable from a tsunami of shocks undermining the livelihoods of millions
FACTBOX-Global tropical forest loss falls in 2021 but outlook bleak
Brazil saw the largest forest losses due to commercial clearing, followed by Democratic Republic of Congo, while palm oil giants Indonesia and Malaysia made headway in stemming deforestation
Wet weather dampens rainforest loss in 2021 but world far off ending it
Fewer fires led to lower levels of tropical forest loss last year but governments will need to act much faster to meet a promise to end deforestation by 2030
Can my employer make me get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Some companies and governments are pushing their staff to get vaccinated. But lawyers say forcing employees to get a COVID jab could be risky
OPINION: Unsustainable agricultural supply chains are erasing our forests
Reshaping investment away from deforestation is tough – but these changes could help
Tropical forests turn down the planet's heat by 1C, scientists find
Forests should be valued not only for their role in curbing emissions and as a source of carbon credits but also for the direct benefits they offer to communities, researchers say
Refugees battle digital divide to stay documented in South Africa
Refugees and asylum seekers say challenges with renewing their permits on the country's new online system leave them at risk of deportation and harassment