Introduction
Africa, a word believed to have originated from the Latin word “Africus,” which means “sunny” or “hot,” is a …
Law & Governance
CIVIL SOCIETY: THE UNSUNG HERO OF NIGERIA’S DEMOCRACY
Introduction
In the labyrinth of Nigeria’s political space, civil society has been a constant beacon of hope. From the colonial …
DIGITAL ECONOMY IN NIGER: AT WHAT ALTITUDE AND DEPTH IN NIGER?
Introduction
Digital finance is booming in the eight countries of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA): Benin, Burkina …
Galamsey: A Threat to Ghana’s Environment and Water Resources
Introduction
Galamsey, a term derived from the phrase “gather them and sell,” describes the illegal mining of gold in Ghana. …
THE DIFFICULT IMPLEMENTATION OF DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA
Introduction
The notion of democracy is universally known through Abraham Lincoln’s famous quote, “government of the people, by the people …
DISORDER IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN MAJOR CITIES OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: THE CASE OF ABIDJAN, COTE D’IVOIRE
INTRODUCTION
Like most major cities in Sub-Saharan Africa, Abidjan has a traffic problem. Congestion, pollution and extortion amongst public transport …
The Curious Case of Shark Attacks on Undersea Cables
Introduction
The deep, dark depths of the ocean hold many mysteries, and one of them involves the peculiar behaviour of …
MOTORBIKE ACCIDENTS, LEADING CAUSE OF DEATHS IN UPPER EAST REGION
Introduction
Death, they say, is inevitable. Thus, one cannot determine when he or she will die. Everyone knows he or …
EDUCATION IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS: A GLIMMER OF HOPE IN HIGHLY INSECURE COUNTRIES
Introduction
Sub-Saharan African countries are grappling with significant security challenges, exacerbated by the rise of terrorism threatening peace across the …
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND LEGALISATION OF REFUGEE ORGANISATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The acknowledgement and legalisation of refugee organisations is an important step in ensuring the protection and support of refugees. …