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From Nigeria to Ghana, Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, to Liberia, hundreds of homes have been destroyed, thousands of families displaced, hundreds of lives lost, and several others still from devastating flooding incidents. This episode brings you an update about the…
Let’s take you to Nigeria, where authorities say they’ve made a breakthrough in the fight against terrorism. Two of the country’s most wanted militant leaders have been captured — a move officials say has significantly disrupted the command structure of…
In this edition, we’re exploring the book House of Rust by Khadija Abdalla Bajaber. This book is a mesmerizing debut novel that blends magical realism, Swahili folklore, and coming-of-age adventure into a richly layered tale set in Mombasa, Kenya. Now,…
Across Africa, ordinary citizens are stepping up in extraordinary ways to make a difference in their communities. Today on Our African Hero, we journey to Zozo, in Lofa County, Liberia, where one man is rewriting what it means to serve.…
Health experts across West Africa are raising the alarm over persistent underfunding and structural weaknesses in national health systems. Despite growing disease burdens—including neglected tropical diseases and emerging epidemics—many countries in the region continue to operate with inadequate budgets, outdated…
‘Ada” is a traditional female name that means “first daughter” This name is often given to the firstborn girl in a family. Beyond simply indicating birth order, “Ada’ represents responsibility, leadership, and honor.
We spotlight the surge in Unruly Passenger Incidents Disrupting Nigeria’s Aviation. This in the last 2 weeks has become and dominate national discourse. Among recent high-profile incidents, a passenger on Ibom Air physically assaulted crew members, including slapping a flight…
Afrobasket basketball 2025 is underway in the Angolan capital, Luanda. Giants like Nigeria, Egypt, and Senegal, among others, started with victories. Meanwhile, the African Nations Championship CHAN continues to produce thrilling results as Nigeria crashed out of the tournament after…
West Africa—the region is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, deeply rooted in oral traditions, diverse artistic expressions, and a strong sense of community. Traditional architecture across the region reflects both the region’s climatic conditions and its cultural diversity, with…
Across West Africa, the fishing sector, which is about the most efficient branch of the blue economy, not only because it provides employment for young people, men and women, but also guarantees food security, is threatened. Threatened by Illegal, Unreported,…
In many West African societies, men are raised to embody strength, stoicism, and self-reliance – values that, while often celebrated, can also create a culture of silence. This episode of our gender series examines how these norms prevent men from…
Our community report takes us to Liberia as the country struggles with progress and human rights, as the country recently celebrates 178 years of nationhood. On July 26, Liberia marked its 178th year of independence, but the nation stands at…
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