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In this edition of the programme, we turn our attention to a growing trend across West Africa and beyond, the booming business of weight-loss products. From slimming teas to diet pills and fat-burning creams, promises of fast and effortless weight…
In this edition, we turn our attention to Nigeria, where a new political realignment is making waves ahead of the 2027 general elections. The formation of a broad alliance under the African Democratic Congress, or ADC, has brought together several…
In this episode, we analyse the CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON 2024 as it kicks off this Saturday. Also in this episode, we discuss Jaara’s dominance in Senegalese league football after clinching their 13th title. And on a…
In this episode, we have the privilege of celebrating a trailblazer: Bisi Adeleye‑Fayemi, a distinguished Nigerian‑British feminist activist, author, and tireless advocate for women’s empowerment. She’s best known as a co‑founder of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF)—Africa’s first continent‑wide…
On this episode of Street Parliament, the ADC coalition launch is drawing heavy criticism, from both the government and its own party, over a lack of clear direction, internal democracy, and public confidence. Many Nigerians question whether it offers anything…
In this edition, we’re taking you to Mpape, a dynamic community in Abuja’s Bwari Area Council. Perched on scenic hillsides just outside Nigeria’s capital, Mpape is known for its vibrant markets, diverse ethnic mix, and striking natural landscape. But beyond…
In this edition of the book review, we spotlight How Beautiful We Were. This is a powerful novel by Cameroonian-American author Imbolo Mbue, published in 2021. Set in the fictional African village of Kosawa, it tells the story of a…
The United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) defines peer pressure as the influence that peers exercise over each other’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours. It can take various forms, such as encouraging friends to engage in risky activities, conforming…
This week’s package assesses the feasibility of establishing a practical joint security mechanism between ECOWAS and the AES confederation to counter-terrorism and combat cross-border crime. On the panel are Professor Gorgui Dieng, a Senegalese political and governance expert and Taiwo…
Structural planning for urban centres to prevent flooding involves a combination of green infrastructure, robust conventional infrastructure, and smart land-use planning to manage stormwater runoff and protect against flood impacts. Key strategies include creating sponge cities that absorb and retain…
In this edition of the programme, we will be discussing Neglected Tropical Diseases, or NTDs — a group of diseases that continue to affect millions of people in West Africa, particularly in impoverished and rural communities. NTDs include illnesses like…
Côte d’Ivoire, once marred by post-election violence and deep political divisions, has emerged as a compelling case study for the role of mediation in fostering peaceful democratic processes. From the 2010-2011 post-election crisis that claimed thousands of lives to the…
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