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In Benin, the political atmosphere is already heating up ahead of the 2026 presidential election. The Cowry Forces for an Emerging Benin, widely known by its French acronym, FCBE, has officially presented its presidential ticket. As the country’s leading opposition…
We now turn to Guinea, which this week marked its 67th Independence Anniversary—a moment of reflection for a nation still navigating a delicate political transition. On the eve of the celebrations, Transitional President General Mamady Doumbouya delivered a nationally broadcast…
In this Pink October, a global effort is underway to raise awareness about breast cancer. At West Africa Democracy Radio, we are not leaving any stone unturned as this month on Welbodi, we will be discussing different areas of the…
This edition of the programme is loaded, as we do have a new segment designed to counter disinformation on the continent. We call it, INFOCHECK! We will also take a look at the journey of Nigeria’s nationhood, even as she…
This Week in Sports talk, it is one year to go as the countdown to Africa’s first-ever Olympic event — Dakar 2026 — is officially on! In football, Morocco shocks Brazil 2-1 at the U-20 World Cup, topping Group C…
According to UNICEF, there is a widespread shortage of safe, dedicated spaces where communities can engage in meaningful intergenerational dialogue. Socioeconomic disparities and historical ethnic divisions often fuel mistrust among young people from different backgrounds, further fragmenting society and hindering…
This week’s edition of Enviroscope is on World Animal Day. Commemorated each year on October 4, the day’s advocacy encompasses all animals, including wild, domesticated, farmed, and endangered species, as well as the issues they face. This day aims to…
Across West Africa, rural women play a central role in agriculture, trade, and community life. Yet, despite their contribution to food security and local economies, many still face barriers to land ownership, access to credit, markets, and training. Empowering these…
The media, also known as the “Fourth Estate,” holds power to inform, educate, and hold leaders accountable. However, in many societies, this power has evolved into something akin to a media clergy—an elite group of journalists, leaders of religious bodies,…
In Nigeria, demolitions at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex have left hundreds of traders counting their losses and sparked strong criticism from rights groups. The exercise, led by the Lagos State Government, is raising concerns not only about livelihoods…
This edition on Innovation, we spotlight a young Kenyan female entrepreneur, Janet Uchele, who is passionate about making an impact by providing tailor-made financial solutions to women and youths to access financial credit without huge collateral, in order to cater…
Did you know that Memory is the thread that weaves our stories, our names, our legacies? But what happens when that thread begins to loosen? In this edition, we journey into a growing but often misunderstood health challenge— Alzheimer’s disease,…
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