by Evans Ijakaa Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, is a place where hope and hardship coexist. Home to over 250,000 residents, it is also home to something else: over 500 non-governmental organizations (NGOs). With so many NGOs operating in such a small area, one would assume Kibera’s issues—poverty, unemployment, lack of education, gender-based violence …
by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, it’s Valentine’s Day, and guess what? I should be texting someone who treats me right, but here I am…texting you. Again. I don’t know why I do this to myself. Do you even realise how much I’ve loved you? I built my dreams around you. I imagined a future where we’d …
by Alphonse Akouyu In March 2024, I was asked to go on a work trip to the beautiful city of Freetown, Sierra Leone aka Sweet Salone. As with all work trips, there is plenty of excitement especially if it is a new country and one with as rich a history as Sierra Leone. Growing up …
Travelling Across Africa – Reflections on the Current State of Affairs Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo Dear 2025, I hope you are doing well, or at least better than I am. I am 1945, 80 years older than you, and let me tell you, I’ve seen things. I carry the weight of humanity’s worst choices and its most hopeful beginnings. Believe me, being unforgettable is exhausting. Before I …
Dear 2025: I’m 80 and Still Cleaning Up Hitler’s Mess Read More »
by Riya Mehta Remembrance Day passed a few weeks ago on November 11th, and each year we take a moment to commemorate the countless men and women who sacrificed everything in the hope of securing a safer, freer future for us citizens standing on our own two feet today. The entire country goes quiet. And …
by Metolo Foyet While much has been said about the dangers of social media—ranging from misinformation to cyberbullying—there is another side to this online world that often goes overlooked: its potential for healing. Social media has revolutionized how we connect, share ideas, and even heal. Beneath the memes, trending topics, and hashtags lies a rich …
Social Media Comments are the Grey Gold: Healing through Virtual Interaction (Part I) Read More »
by Adedoyin Ajayi “Subsidy is gone!” Never has a simple statement had such weighty aftereffects on the Nigerian economy in a long, long, time. Upon the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Nigerian President on May 29, 2023, he immediately set about putting a stop to subsidizing petrol. Like yoke forced on oxen, Nigerians …
by G Sai Prashanth Defying stigmas and stereotypes Age-old refrains like, why should I send you to school when I have a son who will carry my name? are not just well-known in rural India; they can also be heard echoing in India’s urban agglomerations brimming with multi-storey buildings. In India, marriage is still at …
Connecting Threads: Concerns of Every Indian Girl Child Read More »
by Similoluwa Ifedayo I am a Full-time Writer and A Part-time Rebel. I write because words have power, and I rebel because silence allows injustices to fester. Today, I’m challenging the silence surrounding gender-based violence—the kind of violence that claims 50,005 lives of women. At the time you finish reading this, one woman will be …
50,005 Reasons Why Silence is Killing Women: Let’s Break the Damn Silence! Read More »
by Chimaobi Omeye The government of the United Kingdom last week vetoed the inclusion of reparations for slavery from the agenda of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa. This came as a shock to many who believe the matter should have been discussed extensively. The question was raised as to why …