Introduction
Today, at the slightest incident involving students (insolence, aggression, delinquency, sexual scandals), the verdict is quick: “So this is …
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Menstruation, Equality and Dignity: Women’s Right to a Decent Life
Introduction
Menstruation is a natural phenomenon that affects half of the world’s population. Yet, women who menstruate continue to face …
Under the Togolese Sun: The Invisible Struggles of People with Albinism
Introduction
In Togo, as in many African countries, people with albinism often live in the shadows. More than just a …
The Human Gut Microbiota: Exploring Health, Balance, and Wellbeing
Introduction
Introducing the Gut Microbiota. Human beings do not have just one, but two brains—contrary to what most people think. …
THE AYIZAN FESTIVAL IN ÉWÉ LAND, TOGO
Introduction
Ayizan! Ayizan! Ayizan! Who in Togo doesn’t feel the urge to experience once again this traditional celebration that symbolizes …
African Languages: A Treasure Silently Dying
Introduction
Faced with the rise of foreign languages and the pressures of modernity, African languages are gradually fading away. This …
Abstinence in Togo: Between Traditions, Religion, and Youth Realities
Introduction
Remaining a virgin until marriage: a sacred ideal… or an unbearable pressure? In Togo, sexual abstinence is often presented …
The Struggles of Finding a Job: One CV, 1000 Rejections
Introduction
In an increasingly competitive world, securing a job has become a daunting journey for many job seekers. In particular, …
LIFE IN PLASTIC EVERYWHERE IN WEST AFRICA
Introduction
In the streets of Abidjan, the markets of Cotonou, Lomé, Accra, or Dakar, plastic is everywhere. Once a symbol …
Young Africans: Runaway Heirs or Builders of a New Culture?
Introduction
African youth, nurtured by modernity and globalization, are often seen as disconnected from their cultural roots. In an age …