by Ruhamah Ifere ‘’I drank my urine as water in the desert while on my way to Europe by road, with o …
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By Archibong Bassey Sub-Saharan Africa boasts the youngest population in the world, with 70% of its population under the age of 30. However, the prevalence of mental health problems in this region surpasses global averages. Recent studies reveal that depression, anxiety disorders, and emotional and behavioural problems affect a significantly higher percentage of young people …
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by Adedoyin Ajayi Across Nigeria, it is a heartbreaking, yet common phenomenon to see children tug at the hands and clothes of travelers in motor parks in a bid to get some Naira notes. Constant rejection from travelers rarely fails to dampen the resilience of these children, as they scamper about, trying to scrounge enough …
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by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie The Sahel is a region in Africa made up of about 13 countries. It is located between the Sahara to the north and the Sudanian savanna to the south. It is recognized by the United Nations as a region of huge opportunity with about 64.5 per cent of the population being …
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by Chimaobi Omeye Africa’s third-largest country by land mass is very close to a deadly civil war after weeks of unrest and killings. On either side of the unrest are the official Sudanese Armed Forces under the leadership of Abdel Fattah al-Burhan who currently serves as the de facto leader of the country, and the …
by Tiyamike Chirwa Malawi is one of the countries that was devastated following heavy rains and winds experienced in southern African countries from March 11 to 14, 2023. In those southern region districts of Malawi that were impacted, lives were lost and essential infrastructure destroyed. The cyclone killed at least 676 people and displaced more …
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by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Nigeria, with a population of over 220 million, is a highly diverse nation with more than 250 ethnic groups practicing various religions. While this diversity can be a positive attribute for any nation, it can also be detrimental to growth and development without ethno-religious tolerance. In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed …
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by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Nigeria is known for having one of the largest populations of young people in the world, with a median age of 18.1 years. The youth population constitutes about 70 per cent of the entire Nigerian population, and approximately 42 per cent of this population is under the age of 15. This …
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by Adedoyin Ajayi On Twitter, when Destiny Ogedegbe announced his acceptance into both Oxford University and Harvard University, arguably the two most prestigious universities in the world, the spate of congratulatory messages was enough to make one swoon with envy. Such an astonishing feat is most certainly worthy of congratulations. Nevertheless, subtly running beneath the …
by Alphonse Akouyu Cameroon is in mourning and this time around the cause is flooding as a result of heavy torrential rains in the country’s Southwest Region, specifically in the regional capital of Buea on March 18, 2023. Far away from Buea, Malawi is still in shock as to the devastation caused by floods in …
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