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Women’s rights activists in Sierra Leone have welcomed the decision by President Julius Maada Bio to ban child marriages in the country. These women activists, who have been advocating for a legal framework to enforce the ban on child marriages,…
Following the admission by ECOWAS that it has not succeeded in establishing a frame for negotiations with transition countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, an expert has put forward recommendations for the regional Bloc including expanding it’s approaches to…
Liberian President Joseph Boakai recently constituted a specialized committee to formulate appropriate policies and programs that will keep the price of rice stable and affordable in the country. The move according to the President will ensure the availability and affordability…
This edition of African Poetry features the poem Enemy Within Self by Zambian multi-award winning spoken word artiste and rights activist, Vanessa Chisakula. “Enemy within self” explores the internal struggles and self-criticism that many women face, highlighting the pervasive influence…
In this edition of African Hero, we are diving into the musical journey of a legend whose voice and message have resonated across generations. Hailing from Cote d’Ivoire, Alpha Blondy is more than just a musician; he symbolizes peace, unity,…
The much anticipated state of the nation address by the Gambia’s President Adama Barrow is still eliciting reactions, especially from lawmakers. Our Banjul Correspondent Sankulleh Janko spoke to Hon Omar Jammeh, the National Assembly Member for Janjanbureh Constituency, on the…
WADR Convenes Security & Governance debate in Abuja. In Nigeria’s capital Abuju, played host to Several governance and security stakeholders who converged for a public debate on security crisis and human rights issues affecting the Sahel region. The gathering is…
Defence ministers from the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS converge on Abuja on Thursday to discuss the possible activation of the standby force. The move follows the unprecedented increase in security threats. The force was first conceived three…
This edition of Arts and Culture takes us to South Eastern Nigeria where we will be learning about Omugwo, the Igbo term for the traditional custom of postpartum care. The mother, mother-in-law, or close female relative come to care for…
This edition of Woman of the Day features Elizabeth Ohene. In a career spanning over five decades, she has left an indelible mark on the media landscape in Ghana and beyond. From her pioneering role as the first woman to…
This edition of Guest Interview features Dr. Charity Binka, the Executive Director of the Accra-based NGO Women, Media and Change (WOMEC). Dr. Binka is a prominent advocate for the mainstreaming of gender in decision-making processes. Speaking on the sidelines of…
Demo-creatives, an initiative designed to harness creatives’ unique talents and influence – musicians, poets, actors, playwrights, and artists to promote and advocate for democratic principles and good governance practices in West Africa and across the continent- launched on Friday, 21…
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