In 1994, Rwanda was a country shattered. Close to a million people had been slaughtered in just 100 days. The world watched in horror, and […]
Author: Arit Effanga
From Gold to Blood: Inside the Informal Mining Communities Across Africa
In the dusty hills of Burkina Faso, young men with calloused hands dig through the earth in search of gold. Their tools are basic – […]
Patriarchy, Power and Policy: Why Gender Bills Keep Failing in Nigeria
In March 2022, the Nigerian National Assembly rejected five gender-related bills during a constitutional amendment process. Women across the country poured into the streets in […]
The ‘Forever Presidents’ of Africa – Why Some Seats Just Won’t Get Cold
In most parts of the world, being a president is like renting a flat: you move in, stay for a few years, and then it’s […]
Buhari’s 12 Million Vote-Bank: A Legacy Too Heavy to Carry?
In the world of Nigerian politics, 12 million votes is not child’s play. It’s a number that can shake the system, cause political earthquakes and—let’s […]
Farewell to the “Sleeping Prince”: Saudi Royal Dies After 19 Years in Coma!
After 19 years in a silent slumber, Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince” has finally bowed out of this world. Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, […]
“No Student Should Suffer for Leadership Failures” — Peter Obi Stands With UNICAL Dental Students
In a country where the phrase “our leaders have failed us” has become a national chorus, Peter Obi is once again singing a different tune […]
Mozambique on Edge: Opposition Leader Charged as Election Anger Refuses to Die Down
In Mozambique, the heat of last October’s election is still burning — and it’s burning through politics, public trust, and even peace deals. Venancio Mondlane, […]
NCDC on Disease Alert: Cholera, Dengue, Yellow Fever and More Raise Health Concerns
As rains sweep across Nigeria and temperatures swing between extreme heat and flooding, a new threat is brewing — and it’s not just in the […]
Mpox on the Rise: Guinea Battles Growing Outbreak Amid Regional Concerns
When Guinea first detected cases of Mpox in September 2023, the country’s health authorities hoped for quick containment. But almost a year later, the story […]