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Sylvia Chebet
Sylvia Chebet is a senior editor at TRT Afrika.
Sylvia Chebet is a senior editor at TRT Afrika.
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Why Ebola hits DR Congo more than any other country
The DRC has suffered more Ebola outbreaks than any country on earth. Experts say geography, insecurity, weak infrastructure and an evolving virus create the perfect conditions for the deadly disease to return again and again.
6 min read
Race to trace the rodent behind deadly cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
As health officials race to stop transmission of a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, investigators are searching for the infected rodent—or contaminated environment—that may have sparked the deadly chain of infections.
5 min read
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe: The supershoe era and the science of modern marathon running
Carbon-plated “supershoes” are helping runners like Sabastian Sawe shatter records once thought untouchable. But as performances soar, difficult questions emerge: Where does human endurance end and technological advantage begin?
6 min read
Billions and barrels: How Dangote’s refinery is powering Africa through an energy shock
As global fuel markets prices surge, Aliko Dangote is riding the wave—fast. In a year when energy has become the world’s most powerful currency, his fortune has swollen by billions, driven by a refinery repositioning Africa on the global fuel market.
5 min read
Sawe and the new marathon era: How runners are skipping the track to reach the top
When Sabastian Sawe tore through the streets of London with a historic performance, it looked like a breakout moment—but it may signal something bigger: a shift in how elite distance runners rise to the pinnacle.
4 min read
Who will be the next UN chief? Macky Sall faces Latin American rivals
With UN chief António Guterres’ term ending in December, the organisation faces a leadership transition amid rising geopolitical tensions and waning trust. The question now is who will steer the UN through an increasingly uncertain landscape.
6 min read
Africa’s food future: World Bank faces pressure to prioritise smallholders over factory farming
A coalition of civil society groups is urging the World Bank to reconsider how it invests in agriculture—arguing that Africa’s food security, climate resilience, and livelihoods depends on smallholder farmers, not industrial livestock operations.
4 min read
A lifetime to heal: Girls pay the highest price in Sudan’s forgotten war
Three years on, Sudan's war has left thousands killed and millions displaced. Beyond the staggering loss, a more hidden crisis is unfolding: sexual violence, leaving girls to bear the deepest wounds, often in silence, as survival replaces childhood.
5 min read
From colonial routes to deportation routes: Africa and the politics of US deportations
By sending migrants to third countries in Africa, the US is redefining where its immigration system ends. What is presented as migration management is, critics argue, a transfer of responsibility—with significant consequences for receiving nations.
5 min read
From workshop to workforce: How apprenticeships are transforming Kenyan youth
With unemployment high and skills gaps persistent, Kenya’s youth face steep odds. For Shadrack Ombati, PropelA—an apprenticeship programme—has offered more than training: a pathway to job-ready skills and a chance to escape the cycle of poverty.
6 min read
