In Africa, where government policies can feel more like punishments than solutions, people have found a creative outlet for their frustrations — humour. And not […]
Category: Africa
Mali’s Silent Suffering: Army and Wagner Accused of Targeting Fulani Men in Shadowy War
In the dusty plains of central Mali, where cattle roam and village life ticks on with quiet resilience, a dark cloud of fear now hangs […]
WAFCON 2024: Nigeria’s Super Falcons To Face South Africa In Thrilling Semi-Final Clash
Football fans across Africa are in for a treat as two of the continent’s biggest rivals, Nigeria and South Africa, prepare to go head-to-head in […]
The Making of a Kingpin – How a Leader Rose to Power
In a smoky corner of a worn-down café in the heart of the city, the name Malik Mahmud still draws whispers—half respect, half fear. Today, […]
The Hidden Fortunes of Africa’s Power Elite – What the Panama Papers Reveal
When the Panama Papers burst onto the global scene, they did more than just embarrass world leaders and celebrities. They pulled back the curtain on […]
Lagos is Not Nigeria — The Danger of a Single Story
In conversations about Nigeria—especially outside the country—Lagos is often the face that represents us. People imagine the bustling streets of Victoria Island, the traffic of […]
The Strategist and the Strongman: Inside Paul Kagame’s Rwanda
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]