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 …
Tag: Africa
Changing Climate and the Vulnerability of Subsistence Farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa Despite Improved Weather Forecasting
January 11by Evans Ijakaa Weather forecasting in Africa continues to improve, with many countries strengthenin …
Read moreFaith in the Crossfire: How Church Networks Are Saving Displaced Nigerians
November 6by Lilian Efobi When bullets stormed through the farms of the middle belt in Nigeria, it wasn’t just …
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Read moreby 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. …
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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 …
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by Ewura Adwoa Larbi The leaders of nations have placed importance on the SDG 6, which is clean water and sanitation for all. UNICEF reports that approximately 52 per cent of Africans currently live without safely managed water and 67 per cent without safely managed Sanitation, evidence of the need for reassessment of the continent’s …
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by Alphonse Akouyu Ivory Coast here we come! was the headline of one of Cameroon’s daily English newspapers the Guardian Post on September 12, 2023. This was as a result of a 3-0 victory of the men’s football team over their Burundian counterparts. The final qualifying match for the African Nations Cup scheduled to take …
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by Diyaulhaq Bin Usman The recent coup d’état in the Niger Republic has raised concerns about stability and unity in the region, particularly in relation to its neighboring country, Nigeria. Historically regarded as brothers in their shared African heritage, the current political turmoil threatens to strain this bond and even spark division and conflict. However, …
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by Chimaobi Omeye The Niger Republic coup d’état of 26th July came as a shock and an opportunity to reflect on the state of democracy in the West African region. Within a few years, Niger joined Burkina-Faso, Guinea, and Mali in ousting democratically elected sitting governments. Many believe this is a time to challenge the …



