WHAT IS COP26?
COP26 (Conference of the Parties) was held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 31st October to 12 November …
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AGENDA 2063
What is Agenda 2063?
Set out by the African Union, Agenda 2063 is the ‘blueprint’ for transforming Africa in …
The Future of Electricity
Many people do not have access to electricity, despite it being a vital form of energy, in homes, businesses, and …
WAR AND PEACE: JOLLOF EDITION
Hugely popular throughout Western and Central Africa, Jollof rice is a vibrant red or orange dish that represents both celebration …
WHAT ARE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Defining civil liberties
Civil liberties are rights and freedoms given to residents and citizens of a country through the country’s …
THE JALIS OF WEST AFRICA
What is a Jali?
A jali is a person who narrates history and stories through singing and music. They are …
TALKING ABOUT TABOO: SINGLE MOTHERHOOD
There are many negative stereotypes around single motherhood. Most women who are mothers remain in their husband’s houses for the …
The Rise of Drug-Resistant Malaria:
Malaria is a disease caused by Plasmodium parasites and is spread by mosquito bites. In November 2020, there had been …
Ensuring food security in Africa: the future of aquaculture
With global fish stocks facing massive declines due to overexploitation, the practice of aquaculture has emerged to help meet the …
Why do we remember things that didn’t happen?
We often think of memories as being like videos or photographs. If you think of what you did yesterday, you …