In many spiritual and ethical traditions, the concept of stewardship represents a foundational principle guiding humanity’s relationship with the natural world. In Islamic theology, humans are described as khalifah (vicegerents or stewards) on Earth, entrusted with maintaining balance (mizan) and protecting creation for future generations (Faisal, 2024). Parallel ideas of responsible care appear in Christian […]
In many parts of Africa, climate change is now a daily reality that affects farms, harvests, food prices, and rural livelihoods. Longer droughts, unpredictable rainfall, higher temperatures, and poorer soil quality are putting great pressure on rain-fed farming systems, which many smallholder farmers depend on (AYANLADE & OLUWATIMILEHIN, 2021; Descheemaeker et al., 2025). As a […]
Despite having some of Africa’s highest solar irradiance, Sudan faces a severe energy crisis. Millions of citizens—especially in rural areas—lack reliable electricity and depend on traditional biomass or costly diesel generators (UNDP, 2020). Modern renewables, excluding large hydropower, account for only 0.78% of national electricity generation. Hydropower accounts for about 54.6%, with fossil fuels making […]
Have you ever considered raising catfish and tilapia together in a single pond? At first, this appears to be a practical and efficient approach to aquaculture. Both species are robust, commonly farmed, and play important roles in supporting food security and local livelihoods. However, their shared environment also reveals a more profound truth: it illustrates […]
Introduction Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) is an African legume that has been grown for centuries in West Africa. It is one of the continent’s most promising but underused crops for climate-resilient agriculture. The crop is widely cultivated in countries such as Mali, Burkina Faso, Ghana, and Nigeria. It is known for its ability to withstand […]
Hassan Barrie 
Ibrahim Iliasa