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In Nigeria’s Plateau State, there is a market unlike any other, one that has evolved through history, trade, and changing livelihoods. Once known as an ancient slave trading point, it has transformed over generations into a bustling commercial hub that…
Our African Hero for this edition is Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, a Rwandan doctor, global health leader, and one of Africa’s strongest voices for health equity. Dr Binagwaho fights quieter battles. Today, we celebrate her life’s work, which has transformed public…
In our guest interview today, we shine the spotlight on Miatta A.K. Monger, an educator and women’s rights defender, who is living her dreams and aspirations. After returning home in 2007, following more than 14 years of civil war in…
Reactions are trailing ECOWAS approval of two-point-eight million dollars in emergency security funding for five of its member countries, as part of renewed efforts to tackle terrorism and rising insecurity across the sub-region. But what does this decision really mean…
In many rural communities across Plateau State, security remains a daily concern. Farmers worry about accessing their farmlands, parents fear for their children’s safety, and entire villages often rely on limited security presence to protect lives and livelihoods. Now, a…
We cross over to Nigeria, where the appointment of a former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, as Defence Minister has been attracting unending streams of reactions locally and internationally. His appointment is coming at a time when the…
Experts like Dr. Medina Ndoye Fall, a Dakar-based urologist and senior consultant on obstetric fistula, believe that early-married girls are more likely to be socially isolated, have limited decision-making power, and lack access to quality maternal care — all factors…
As the world marks International Anti-Corruption Day, West Africa once again finds itself reflecting on how deeply corruption continues to shape governance, public trust, and development across the region. From stalled infrastructure to weakened institutions and slow economic growth, corruption…
In this edition, we are bringing the African Hero spotlight to Marr Nyang. He is a Gambian policy advocate and governance researcher by profession. Founder of Gambia Participants (GP), a leading civil society organization in The Gambia that focuses on…
Our special report in this edition is a focus on suicide in Sierra Leone. Globally, suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents, with the highest burden of suicide occurring in Africa. Despite this, little is known about the…
This edition of Book Review features “There Was A Country”, a book on Nigeria’s Civil War written by one of Africa’s iconic writers, Chinua Achebe:
Expert outlines key actions to end coups, including Sanction Application On Sunday, December 7, 2025, soldiers identifying themselves as members of the Military Committee for Refoundation (CMR) announced a coup – a development that was hours later declared a failed…
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