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In Liberia, a major political shift is underway. The House of Representatives has voted to add 14 new seats, expanding the chamber from 73 to 87 members. The proposal now heads to the Senate for concurrence, and it’s already stirring…
After the reported coup attempts in Benin, questions are mounting across the region about the next steps for stability. ECOWAS has hinted at the possibility of deploying troops to safeguard constitutional order, but will such a move calm tensions or…
For decades, various technologies have been applied for different purposes, across different levels and sectors to protect the environment, save lives, and conserve ecosystems. More recently, however, terms like “systems” are increasingly being replaced with “AI-supported,” “AI-powered,” or “AI-adaptive” —…
We cross over to Nigeria, where the appointment of a former Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, as Defence Minister has been attracting unending streams of reactions locally and internationally. His appointment is coming at a time when the…
Experts like Dr. Medina Ndoye Fall, a Dakar-based urologist and senior consultant on obstetric fistula, believe that early-married girls are more likely to be socially isolated, have limited decision-making power, and lack access to quality maternal care — all factors…
This episode explores the often-overlooked issue of violence against men in Ghana and across West Africa. Although men experience physical, emotional and psychological abuse, many remain silent due to stigma, shame and cultural expectations of masculinity.
As the world marks International Anti-Corruption Day, West Africa once again finds itself reflecting on how deeply corruption continues to shape governance, public trust, and development across the region. From stalled infrastructure to weakened institutions and slow economic growth, corruption…
Ghana’s Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 9% increase in electricity tariffs, effective January 2026. The Commission says the adjustment is necessary to keep up with rising operational costs and ensure a stable power supply. But for millions…
In this edition, we are bringing the African Hero spotlight to Marr Nyang. He is a Gambian policy advocate and governance researcher by profession. Founder of Gambia Participants (GP), a leading civil society organization in The Gambia that focuses on…
In Liberia, a new proposal is stirring national debate, a bill seeking to cut lawmakers’ monthly salaries from $8,000 to $5,000. Supporters say the reduction is necessary to ease pressure on the national budget and reflect the country’s economic realities.…
Our special report in this edition is a focus on suicide in Sierra Leone. Globally, suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents, with the highest burden of suicide occurring in Africa. Despite this, little is known about the…
This edition of Book Review features “There Was A Country”, a book on Nigeria’s Civil War written by one of Africa’s iconic writers, Chinua Achebe:
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