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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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The politics of blame: Why migrants have become targets in South Africa’s economic crisis
As Ghanaian migrant Sylvester Boakye recounts his escape from violence in South Africa, analysts argue that recurring anti-migrant tensions reflect not only hostility toward foreigners, but also economic frustration and political opportunism
7 min read
France’s African reset: Can Paris escape its colonial shadow?
After losing key allies across the Sahel, France is courting new partners in Africa. But can investment pledges and promises of equality overcome decades of mistrust?
8 min read
South Africa migrant crisis and the cost of Africa's broken solidarity
As anti-migrant sentiment intensifies in South Africa, Africans across the continent are questioning whether Pan-Africanism remains a living ideal or merely a political slogan. For many, the gap between rhetoric and reality has never been more clear.
6 min read
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
