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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tropical diseases and emerging epidemics—many countries in the region continue to operate with inadequate budgets, outdated…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…
Our Book Review pick in this edition is Desertion by Abdulrazak Gurnah. A richly layered novel that explores forbidden love, colonial entanglements, and generational memory across East Africa. The novel opens in 1899, when Martin Pearce, an English traveller, stumbles…
This edition’s African Hero is one person who, for over a decade, has been a lifeline to remote communities, often trekking steep, dangerous terrain to deliver vaccines, treat illnesses, and support expectant mothers. One viral moment in 2023 showed her…
Despite progress in reducing maternal mortality globally, West Africa continues to face alarming disparities in maternal health outcomes. In this 2-part series, we explore the systemic challenges, cultural dynamics, and policy gaps affecting maternal health in the region—and highlight innovative…
The name Linguère, signifies “queen” or “princess” in the Serer and Wolof languages. It was a title given to the mother or sister of a king in ancient Serer and Wolof kingdoms of Senegal. In these kingdoms, the woman holding…
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