Reforms spark Nigeria’s mining resurgence
Before the oil boom of the 1970s, mining played a vital role…
She beat cancer—Now she’s helping young women detect it early
Elizabeth Ugwoma Awo-Ejeh was soon to turn 25 when she discovered a…
Ghana’s historic HPV campaign gives girls a fighting chance
Human Papillomavirus, commonly known as HPV, is one of the most prevalent…
New FAO deal could Nigeria into West Africa’s livestock powerhouse
Amidst years of disease outbreaks, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to global…
Nigeria’s floods are spreading more than water
Thanks to their low-lying topography and poor drainage system, Nigeria’s coastal states—Rivers,…
The young woman charting a bold path for Malawi’s girls
Chipeta Promise was seven when her father died, an incident that changed…
Why stronger environmental laws can’t wait
Decades of deforestation, oil spills, pollution, and weak regulation have left much…
A new government crackdown targets adulterated seeds
Nigerian farmers have long contended with the spread of adulterated seeds in…
How worms in your gut threaten your sight
Obed Uba was just 12 when the itching began. He recalls the…
Nigeria’s new sugar rush
Nigeria is turning its attention to sugar, a commodity that drains billions…
