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Our African today is Dr. Thomas O. Mensah, a Ghanaian-American chemical engineer and inventor. He is hailed as one of the greatest minds of the 20th century. His pioneering work in fiber optics and nanotechnology laid the foundation for the…
In this edition of Book Review, we throw the spotlight on Imbolo Mbue’s Behold the Dreamers The story follows two families in New York during the 2007-2008 financial crisis: the Jongas, immigrants from Limbe, Cameroon (Jende Jonga, his wife Neni,…
The Gambia 2026 – Young voices Take Centre Stage The year is 2025, and the race to The Gambia’s 2026 presidential election is heating up. But this time, the momentum isn’t just with the old guard. Young voices are rising.…
A delegation from the University of Education, The Gambia (UEG), recently embarked on a study tour to West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) in Dakar, Senegal, as part of an insightful visit to the country. The group included students, staff, and…
In Benin, the political atmosphere is already heating up ahead of the 2026 presidential election. The Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin, widely known by its French acronym, FCBE, has officially presented its presidential ticket. As the country’s leading opposition…
We now turn to Guinea, which this week marked its 67th Independence Anniversary—a moment of reflection for a nation still navigating a delicate political transition. On the eve of the celebrations, Transitional President General Mamady Doumbouya delivered a nationally broadcast…
Today, we shine the spotlight on Busola Shogbamimu, a trailblazer, accomplished academic, and an inspiration for young African women. She is a human rights consultant, advocate for senior citizens, and founder of Naija Seniors, an organization dedicated to promoting the…
The media, also known as the “Fourth Estate,” holds power to inform, educate, and hold leaders accountable. However, in many societies, this power has evolved into something akin to a media clergy—an elite group of journalists, leaders of religious bodies,…
In Nigeria, demolitions at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex have left hundreds of traders counting their losses and sparked strong criticism from rights groups. The exercise, led by the Lagos State Government, is raising concerns not only about livelihoods…
This edition on Innovation, we spotlight a young Kenyan female entrepreneur, Janet Uchele, who is passionate about making an impact by providing tailor-made financial solutions to women and youths to access financial credit without huge collateral, in order to cater…
In Ghana, a heated debate is brewing between Parliament and the Executive. Minority Members of Parliament are demanding the suspension of a deportation agreement with the United States, citing growing concerns over its implications for Ghanaian citizens at home and…
In September, Senegal hosted a landmark event shaping the future of agriculture in Africa: the Africa Food Systems Forum 2025, held from August 31 to September 5 at the Centre International de Conference Abdou Diouf in Diamniadio, Senegal. This summit…
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