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If you’ve ever tasted the fiery comfort of Nigerian pepper soup, you know it’s more than a meal—it’s medicine, memory, and magic in a bowl. From the bustling streets of Lagos to quiet family kitchens in Jos, pepper soup is…
Our hero today was a nationalist and brilliant economist. He was known for his strong stance against French imperial influence, advocating for economic independence and a sovereign Togolese currency. His name is Sylvanus Olympio, Togo’s First President and a former…
Today’s book review highlights The Death of Vivek Oji’ by Akwaeke Emezi. Renowned for its profound emotional resonance, poetic prose, and candid examination of themes like identity, grief, and love, this novel has garnered widespread praise. To delve deeper into…
Have you ever reflected on how communities from the Casamance region of Senegal to the Sahel, northern Nigeria, and even across Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo exhibit remarkable resilience amidst conflict or widespread insecurity? For millions of…
In a landmark move to strengthen accountability and discipline within its ranks, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has announced the results of its first phase of drug testing for employees. On Monday, September 1, 2025, the Africa Union Trading…
Day two of the Gender and Inclusion Summit 2025, held in Nigeria’s Capital Abuja, shined the spotlight on women’s health and economic empowerment. From warnings about shrinking donor support to calls for bold state-level reforms, speakers pressed for urgent action.…
From rural villages to urban settlements, improving toilet hygiene means more than building latrines—it requires behaviour change, policy commitment, and community ownership. Did you know the average toilet seat contains 50 bacteria per square inch, and a single flush can…
Our special report on this edition of DayBreak West Africa is WADR’s award-winning journalist Sankulleh Janko, titled Sold Dreams…testimonies of loss from irregular migration. Over the years, millions of Dalasis change hands, money scraped together, borrowed, or raised by selling…
Let’s take you to Liberia, where a quiet workforce keeps classrooms open—the nation’s volunteer teachers. They stepped forward when funds were scarce, offering time, expertise, and a steady presence in communities where schools struggle to hire full-time staff. Yet today…
Now, in a household ruled by tradition and pride, four women carry secrets that could shatter everything. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, Lola Shoneyin’s daring debut, peels back the layers of polygamy in Nigeria—not through the eyes of…
On our African Hero today, we turn our spotlight to one of Africa’s most remarkable daughters — a woman who stood tall for the environment, for democracy, and for the dignity of her people. From humble beginnings in the highlands…
Dakar is hosting the fourth edition of the continent’s annual forum on food systems. Organised by the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the 2025 Summit will be held under the theme “Leading…
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