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This edition is dedicated to innovation and the implementation of agri-food system transformation across the continent – with emphasis on youth-led initiatives and engagement on policy development highlighted at the 2025 Africa Food Systems Forum summit in Dakar.
On this episode of 50-50, we explore the rising debate on paternity leave in West Africa. While maternity leave is widely accepted, paternity leave is rare, though Nigeria has recently introduced it, and Ghana may soon follow with new legislation.…
Let’s take you to Liberia, where a quiet workforce keeps classrooms open—the nation’s volunteer teachers. They stepped forward when funds were scarce, offering time, expertise, and a steady presence in communities where schools struggle to hire full-time staff. Yet today…
Now, in a household ruled by tradition and pride, four women carry secrets that could shatter everything. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives, Lola Shoneyin’s daring debut, peels back the layers of polygamy in Nigeria—not through the eyes of…
On our African Hero today, we turn our spotlight to one of Africa’s most remarkable daughters — a woman who stood tall for the environment, for democracy, and for the dignity of her people. From humble beginnings in the highlands…
Dakar is hosting the fourth edition of the continent’s annual forum on food systems. Organised by the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) under the leadership of President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the 2025 Summit will be held under the theme “Leading…
Across West Africa, millions still lack access to safe, clean, and private sanitation facilities, exposing communities to preventable diseases and undermining efforts in education, gender equity, and child health. From rural villages to urban settlements, improving toilet hygiene means more…
Women make up over 50% of Africa’s population, yet their representation in leadership and decision-making remains disproportionately low. According to UN Women (2024), women hold only 26.5% of parliamentary seats globally and less than 20% of ministerial positions in Africa.…
Angola won their 12th Afrobasket tournament following a dominant victory against Mali in the final. In football, all roads lead to Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Kenya as Morocco set to face Madagascar in the CHAN PAMOJA final. Meanwhile,…
Smartphone technology offers viable solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in West Africa. Through innovative platforms, mobile applications, and financial inclusion programs, smartphones are transforming the region by addressing issues such as limited market access, financial exclusion, and…
This week, Enviroscope takes a look at the Future of Modern Agriculture. Technological tools are evolving and occupying a considerable place in the field. Many agricultural stakeholders are using them in their activities. However, the sector faces challenges such as…
In this edition of the programme, we celebrate Mawusi Nudekor, a trailblazer in education and gender empowerment. As the first Director-General of the Ghana TVET Service and the founder of Assinu Consulting Ltd, she has transformed technical and vocational education…
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