Daybreak West Africa

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…

As insecurity continues to challenge Nigeria, the debate over establishing state police has gained new momentum. Security experts are divided: supporters say decentralizing policing will improve local response, community trust, and ease the burden on the overstretched federal force. Others,…

For some, old age is marked by grey hair and slowing steps; for others, it’s about wisdom, resilience, and the quiet dignity of experience. In a recent conversation, 80-year-old Dame Marian Akintola described what it means to grow old —…

Guinness World Records confirmed the feat, announcing that her pot of the popular West African dish weighed an astonishing 8,780 kilograms. The nine-hour cooking marathon almost ended in disaster when the massive pot broke while being lifted onto a crane…

In our Innovation Promotion segment today, we throw the spotlight on a young Ghanaian contemporary artist Lanto Kwame Azasime, who is committed to using his artwork to solve the country’s sanitation challenges. The Eggs are nutritious, but did you know…

In this edition, we take a moment to remember a man whose name became a rallying cry against apartheid—Steve Biko. He was young, brilliant, and fearless. Through the Black Consciousness Movement, he taught South Africans that freedom begins in the…

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…