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This episode of 50/50 explores the findings of the Open Society Foundations’ report, Analysis of the Nexus between Democratic Governance and Economic Justice in Africa. It argues that while elections dominate Africa’s democratic narrative, true economic justice remains elusive —…
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…
In this edition, we turn our hearts and minds to a group whose footsteps paved the roads we walk—our elders. In every village, every city, and every family, they are the keepers of wisdom, tradition, and memory. But as time…
It’s been a rollercoaster of emotions across Africa as Matchdays 7 and 8 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers delivered fireworks, heartbreak, and history in the making! Senegal roared back from two goals down to stun the DR Congo…
Across the subregion, the rising cost of politics is reshaping the struggle for power. Studies show that in Ghana, contesting a parliamentary seat can cost a candidate over one hundred thousand dollars—an amount far beyond the reach of most citizens.…
This edition recalls statements by regional leaders and delegates at the second African Climate Summit in Ethiopia, asking for the continent’s shift from a victim to a strategic partnership position in combating climate change. Ethiopia, the Land of Origins, in…
Despite notable progress in women’s empowerment across West Africa and beyond, the question remains: has patriarchy truly loosened its grip, or does it continue to shape decision-making spaces? From politics and business to community leadership, women have made significant strides,…
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…
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