Spotlight
In Adamawa, female teachers inspire girls to stay in school—But barriers remain
Esther Dawa was excited to leave for school that warm Friday morning—not just for her geography class but for her…
African women rewriting Africa’s numbers on power
As data collection improves, the numbers are coming in to prove that…
The Egyptian filmmaker empowering Africa’s next creative generation
By Seth Onyango The mild winter chill still lingers over Cairo as…
Ncwala Ceremony: Experiencing a Zambian cultural extravaganza
The Ncwala Ceremony is held on the last Saturday of February to…
The gender gap in Adamawa’s STEM education
Since childhood, Theresa Charles had nurtured the dreams of becoming a medical…
HIV stripped them of their families—One woman offered them a home
Once shunned by close relatives, women and children affected with HIV in…
Niger Delta communities are restoring mangroves and livelihoods
By Kelechukwu Iruoma Boasting the largest oil-producing mines in Africa, Nigeria holds…
This Nigerian youth is betting on trash—And it’s paying off
By Muhammad Habibat Sani A year after he began studies at the…
