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Dynamic African women: Amina the warrior queen
The history of Hausaland (in present-day Nigeria) boasts more than just huge wealth and vast lands. There is also their …
The dangerous lands of the Skeleton Coast
Described as ‘the Gates of Hell’ by sailors, the Skeleton Coast is one of the most extreme environments in Africa. …
Beauty And Colourism
There is no one example of what the African man or woman looks like. The cultures within the continent are …
Deforestation and its consequences on global warming
WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE?
Carbon dioxide is a gas which is in the air. It lets heat from the sun …
The different phases of the menstrual cycle
WHAT IS THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE?
The menstrual cycle is a monthly cycle in which a woman’s uterus prepares for a …
Illiberal democracy in Africa
The growth and protection of democracy is vitally important to the well-being of all people across all continents. The struggle …
Dev Virahsawmy, defender of Mauritian Creole
Dev Virahsawmy is a Mauritian poet and politician. He is of African and Indian origins, and grew up in the …
Renewable energy in Cape Verde – a model for us all
In recent years, there has been a clear move to renewables. This is because they are often cheaper and cleaner …
The importance of sustainable growth in Africa
If something is sustainable, this means that you can keep doing it or using it at the same rate in …