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by Ruhamah Ifere On Commonwealth Day, Truly Verify Africa pioneered a revolution! The virtual event themed “Verify, Innovate, Transform” brought together  industry leaders, AI experts, and young changemakers to reshape Africa’s approach to information integrity.  From expert-led discussions on AI-powered verification to hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge fact-checking tools, attendees gained invaluable insights into combating misinformation. …

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by Lilian Efobi It is possible for African countries to gradually break free from foreign aid. However,  achieving freedom would require improved governance, increased domestic resource-utilization, significant economic development, improved governance, and increased domestic resource mobilization. African countries need to focus on sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and technology, allowing them to generate their own wealth …

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by Metolo Foyet The LIE’LA Festival is hosted in Fotouni, a kingdom located in the montane ecosystem of Cameroon’s Western High Plateau, a luscious region characterized by high relief, cool temperatures, heavy rainfall and varied range of savanna and tropical forest vegetation. LIE’LA is a vibrant celebration fostering cultural heritage, communal development and innovation. The …

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by Bismark Akoto Over the past few weeks, there has been a sudden pause in US humanitarian assistance including that funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for an initial 90-day period. USAID was set up in the early 1960s to administer humanitarian aid programs on behalf of the US government. Since …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa In North Eastern Nigeria, a region that has battled insurgency for over a decade, resulting in over a million displaced persons, land destroyed by explosions, and pollution among other crisis inflicted hazards, a new wave is beginning to emerge. For several years now, this region, which comprises states such as Borno, …

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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 …

Kibera: Where NGOs Thrive While People Survive Read More »

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 …

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by Hannah Kumadi Wakawa Over 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM) according to the World Health Organization’s report. These acts are usually carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15, with minimal occurrence in women above the age of 15. Nigeria, like other African and Asian …

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by Aurore Teta Ufitiwabo Established in October and based in Kigali, Rwanda, the Africa School of Governance (ASG) aspires to redefine leadership across the continent by offering excellent education in public policy, innovative research, and dynamic policy engagement. Designed to address Africa’s unique challenges, ASG has been warmly received by the public, particularly among young …

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