October 08, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Rules to Protect Pastoralists Discourage Investments in Modern Livestock Farming
A common sight around west Africa is to see cattle grazing freely, even in major cities, on highways and in airports. Read more »
Africa: The Atlantic Ocean's Major Current System Is Slowing Down - but a 21st Century Collapse Is Unlikely
Whether the water at your local beach is being roiled by nasty weather or is a perfectly calm expanse of blue, there's always a great deal going on under the surface. The ocean is… Read more »
Liberia: Three Things Liberia's Next President Must Do
Liberia, Africa's oldest republic, is about to choose its next president. Read more »
October 06, 2023
Ghana: Theresa Kufuor - Ghana's Former First Lady Was a Quiet and Unobtrusive Champion of Change
Flags have been flying at half mast in Ghana in tribute to Theresa Kufuor, the wife of John Agyekum Kufuor, president of Ghana from 2000 to 2008. Born Theresa Mensah, the former… Read more »
Africa: 20 Years After the Publication of 'Purple Hibiscus,' a Generation of African Writers Have Followed in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Footsteps
Twenty years ago, in October 2003, 26-year-old Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie burst onto the North American publishing scene with her debut novel," Purple Hibiscus." Read more »
October 05, 2023
Liberia: Medicine or Food? People With Diabetes in Liberia Sometimes Have to Choose Between the Two
Diabetes is on the rise globally. Since the 1980s the number of people living with the disease has quadrupled from 108 million to 537 million. Read more »
October 04, 2023
West Africa: Cocoa Prices Surge - West Africa Should Negotiate Better Deal for Farmers
The global price of cocoa is spiking, a direct response to dwindling cocoa output in West Africa. In September, cocoa futures reached a 44-year price peak due to mounting concerns… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Niger: France's Decision to Leave Niger Was a Bad Move - Three Reasons Why
After about two months of wrangling between France and the new military regime in Niger, President Emmanuel Macron finally decided, on 24 September, to withdraw the French… Read more »
October 02, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Blue Economy Ministry to Harness Marine Resources
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced a new ministerial portfolio in August: Marine and Blue Economy. This was welcome news as it renewed hope for economic development… Read more »
September 30, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria At 63 - Four Reasons for Persistent Disunity Six Decades On
At 63 the story of Nigeria can be anything from the "celebration of greatness to an act of barbaric cruelty". These are the words of Nigerian writer Dipo Faloyin in his book Africa… Read more »
September 28, 2023
Ghana: Akan Folklore Contains Ancient Wisdom That Could Benefit Ghana's Western-Style Education System
Philosophies of education serve as frameworks for producing lifelong learners and a knowledgeable and skilled human workforce who develop their societies. Ghana's education system… Read more »
Mali: Salif Keïta, the Defiant Malian Football Legend Who Created History On and Off the Field
Former Malian footballer Salif "Domingo" Këita, who passed away on 2 September in Bamako, embodied a crucial moment in the history of African football, helping shape its… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Nigeria: Lagos Building Collapses - We Used Machine Learning to Show Where and Why They Happen
Building collapses have become a major menace in Lagos, Nigeria. Lagos is the business hub of the country and has its largest seaport and airport. With an estimated population of… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Ghana: Kwame Nkrumah - Memorials to the Man Who Led Ghana to Independence Have Been Built, Erased and Revived Again
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park lies at the centre of Ghana's capital, Accra. Recently renovated, it is dedicated to the memory of Kwame Nkrumah, the leader of Ghana's independence… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Ghana: Suicide in Ghana - Society Expects Men to Be Providers - New Study Explores This Pressure
Suicide is a complex behaviour that is widely regarded as a significant public health issue across the globe. It is influenced by psychiatric, psychological, biological, social,… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Slick Netflix Epic, Jagun Jagun, Explores a Rich Past That Also Reflects the World Today
Netflix's recently released film Jagun Jagun (The Warrior) is set in pre-colonial Nigeria and follows the story of a feared warlord named Ogunjimi. While playing out in the past,… Read more »
September 17, 2023
Nigeria: Resistance to Antibiotics in Northern Nigeria - What Bacteria Are Prevalent, and Which Drugs Work Against Them
Antimicrobial resistance - the ability of microorganisms to resist drugs that have been developed to control them - is a severe problem in African countries. The continent has the… Read more »
September 12, 2023
West Africa: U.S. Response to Gabon and Niger Coups Suggests Need for a New West Africa Policy in Washington
Recent coups in the West African nations of Gabon and Niger caught U.S. diplomats a little off guard. They also indicate Washington may need to reassess its policy in the region or… Read more »
West Africa: Militant Groups Threaten the Conservation of a Key West African World Heritage Site - New Study
Burkina Faso, Benin and Niger share a biosphere reserve known as the WAP complex (W-Arly-Pendjari), which spreads across the borders of the three countries. The first part of this… Read more »
September 11, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Elections Were Once Again Disputed in Court, a Stark Reminder of a Weak Electoral System
Nigeria's presidential election tribunal on 6 September affirmed President Bola Tinubu's victory in the disputed February 2023 polls, dismissing the petitions of three political… Read more »
September 07, 2023
Ghana: Death and Mourning in Ghana - How Gender Shapes the Rituals of the Akan People
Gender has a significant impact on the socio-economic, political and religious experiences of Ghanaians. For Akans, the country's largest ethnic group, descent is traced through… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Nigeria: Charms and Rituals Are Used By Criminals in Nigeria - Should Police Deploy Spiritual Security Too?
Crime is among the major challenges confronting Nigeria as a nation. The pervasiveness of crime has repeatedly called into question the effectiveness and efficiency of the Nigeria… Read more »
September 04, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Must Do These 3 Things to Break the Stalemate in Niger
It's been a month since military guards under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani ended 12 years of democratic governance in Niger. The situation seems to have reached a… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Ghana: Kofi Ansah Left Ghana to Become a World Famous Fashion Designer - How His Return Home Boosted the Industry
In the 1950s and 1960s, young Africans were assisted financially by their governments to study in western countries in the hope they would return to contribute to nation building.… Read more »
August 28, 2023
West Africa: Niger's Coup Weakens Regional Fight Against Boko Haram - Four Reasons Why
Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum was detained and deposed on 26 July by his military guard under the command of General Abdourahamane Tchiani. Read more »