by Ruhamah Ifere Women and girls are on the run for their lives in Nigeria. This is alarmingly so because in 2023, 30 million women and girls are still experiencing gender based violence in the country according to Action Aid. One in two women report that they or a woman they know have experienced violence …
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by Sylvester Stephen Mtenga Governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures. World Health Organisation We are all acquainted with the saying, “The greatest wealth is health” aren’t we? Or how about, “He who has health has hope; and …
by Duncan Gaswaga In a significant move towards regional integration, Somalia has recently joined the East African Community (EAC), following in the footsteps of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which joined the community in 2022. The decision to admit Somalia to the community was made at the 23rd East African Community Heads of State …
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by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa and the seventh largest in the world, has seen a large number of its citizens emigrate in recent years, in what is popularly known as ‘japa’, a Yoruba term for ‘flee’. The emigration wave is gathering steam amid mounting socioeconomic challenges in the country. Nigeria …
The ‘japa’ wave and the rise of Nigeria’s diaspora assets Read More »
by Adedoyin Ajayi Nigerians love festivities, and Christmas celebration is no different. When the harmattan wind blows across Nigeria from the Sahara, it comes bearing dust, and a chill. Additionally, lingering on the air is the unmistakable whiff of Christmas. The harmattan winds dry everything in their path. However, it is powerless to dampen the …
by Similoluwa Ifedayo Youth activism is a powerful force for addressing pressing societal issues. Nigeria faces a multitude of challenges, from corruption and unemployment to inequality and political instability. In response, a new generation of young activists and change-makers has risen to the occasion, driving impactful initiatives to effect positive change. The roots of youth …
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by Kiyara Manaka Matambanadzo Healthcare in Zimbabwe has long been a sore spot for its citizens. The country is currently undergoing a healthcare crisis in which resources are thin, healthcare professionals are leaving the country en masse and those that do remain are underpaid and burnt out. Essentially two options are available to Zimbabweans seeking …
by Kiyara Manaka Matambanadzo Africa has been trying to catch up with the rest of the world for so long. After decades of war and colonialism, there has been a scramble to bring Africa, particularly the rural areas, into an age of rapid industrialization. But what if Africa’s leaders are missing out on one key …
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi September is suicide prevention and awareness month. It is a time to remember lives lost to suicide, to educate people on suicide prevention, and increase awareness of the causes and signs of suicide in friends and family. Nations invest in this month and undertake various programmes in commemoration of the month. …
Is your mental health your sole responsibility? A Ghanaian perspective Read More »
by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The young people of Ghana went out in their numbers on the streets of the nation’s capital with the intention to march unto and set up camp at the official presidential premises; Jubilee House. The protest took place from September 21 to 23, 2023. “Julorbi” was apparently coined as a pun …
Concerned Ghanaian Youth take to the streets in protest Read More »