Africa

This qualitative study explored challenges faced by upper primary mathematics teachers in Rwanda following the switch to English as the medium of instruction.

Elsevier,

Teaching and Teacher Education, Volume 166, November 2025

This study examines factors influencing preprimary teacher turnover in peri-urban Ghana, finding that 22% of teachers left their positions within a school year. Psychological well-being, including depression, anxiety, and job satisfaction, was the strongest predictor of turnover and mediated the impact of personal stressors. The findings emphasize the importance of holistic support addressing both personal and professional needs to improve teacher retention and education quality.
As one of the most food-insecure countries of the Global South, Ethiopia has experienced significant land-use changes driven by economic development and population growth. This study examined the dynamic land use transitions in Ethiopia during the period 2000–2020 including the socio-economic factors driving land-use transitions and grain demand. Although the sustained growth in international trade coupled with increased productivity has benefited the country's food supply, the food security situation in low-income countries, including Ethiopia, will remain critical in the context of population growth.

This study identifies key barriers to quality maternal and newborn healthcare in Zanzibar, including resource shortages, poor working conditions, and cultural factors, emphasizing the need for improved infrastructure and culturally sensitive approaches to enhance health outcomes.

This study highlights that infertility in Southern Ghana often leads women to face stigma and cultural barriers when considering adoption, underscoring the need for community engagement to support their decision-making process.

In this episode of the "World We Want" podcast, Márcia Balisciano interviews Teresa Njoroge, Founder and CEO, Clean Start Africa. They discuss about Clean Start Africa’s efforts to provide employment training, psychological support, and vocational and entrepreneurship programs to communities affected by the justice system, helping them build sustainable livelihoods after release.
Elsevier,

S. Bhattacharya & G. Nikitas, Energy and Climate Change: Our New Future, 2025, Pages 197-224

This chapter supports SDGs 7, 11, and 13, by providing an overview of wind energy and current challenges and opportunities, with a particular focus on offshore wind energy which is an increasingly important part of the energy transition.

Elsevier,

Massimiliano, Rosa-Clot & Tina, Progress in Floating Photovoltaic Systems, 2025, Pages 1-23

This chapter supports SDGs 7, 11, and 13, by providing an overview of floating photovoltaics as a major segment within photovoltaics, reviewing the current situation and future potential of floating PV as a key area of solar energy.

Community-company collaborations advance renewable energy access through developing and sharing open source technologies for sustainable development.

The dapivirine vaginal ring is a discreet prevention choice for women at substantial risk of HIV infection as part of combination prevention approaches. This study covers a gap on research including on breastfeeding women. Those living in areas of substantial HIV transmission need options to initiate an HIV prevention method before or during pregnancy and continue their chosen method through breastfeeding and beyond.

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