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COMMUNITY REPORT – KUMBWADA

Our community report today takes us to Kumbwada Village, a Community in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, which is traditionally a male-dominated society only ruled by women. A predominantly Gbagyi-speaking people, the people of Kumbwada, have been ruled by women…

MARTIN LUTHER KING JNR. DAY

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed annually on the third Monday in January, which happens to be today, 15 January 2024. The day honors the life and work of Dr. King, who was a Baptist minister and prominent leader…

LATRIKUNDA SABIJI MARKET

In this edition, our voyage of discovery takes us to the Latrikunda Sabiji Market in the Gambia. This popular market is situated in Latrikunda Sabiji in the Kanifing Municipality of the Gambia. Now the Kanifing Local Government Area has the…

CALABAR CARNIVAL 2023

This edition of Arts and Culture takes us on a journey to Africa’s biggest street party, Carnival Calabar, which is held in December of every year in Cross Rivers State, South-South of Nigeria.

GUEST INTERVIEW ETORNAM SEY

In this edition of the guest interview, we conclude our conversation with Etornam Sey, Founder of Inspire Today, an NGO that helps young menstruating girls in public schools with sanitary pads and other menstrual hygiene items. In this part, Etornam…

AFRICAN HERO DR JERRY BROWN

In this edition of African Hero, we are spotlighting Dr. Jerry Brown, who made extraordinary sacrifices in 2014 and again in 2020 to curb the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa and the Coronavirus disease. When the…

DISCOVERY – Janjanbureh Island in The Gambia

Janjanbureh, situated on an island along the Gambia River, is a captivating tourist destination, drawing visitors with its rich history, cultural significance, and natural beauty. The town which is commemorating 200-years of existence is a major centre for rural tourism…