By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu Across Africa’s bustling markets and quiet farmlands, women serve as the backbone of their communities, tending to the land, producing essential…
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Congolese Activist Calls for Urgent International Action Amid Escalating Crisis in the DRC
By Patrick Omoake The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently facing a devastating humanitarian and security crisis, particularly in the eastern region, where conflict…
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Dirty Habits, Deadly Consequences: The Fight for Public Health
By Collins Odigie Ojiehanor Hygiene is often described as the cornerstone of health, and for good reason. Across the globe, maintaining proper hygiene has been…
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Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: How Farmers Struggle Amid Rising Global Prices and Local Inequities
By Olatunji Olaigbe & Ibrahim Khalilulahi Usman It is midday in Barekese, a farming community in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, about 300 km from the capital,…
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How Ghana’s Quarry Sector Forfeits Millions in Potential Royalties Annually
By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu Vroom, vroom, vroom—the excavator’s engine roared, shaking the ground below. The vibrations coursed through Kofi Agyekum’s (not his real name) hands,…
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Extracting Wealth, Leaving Wastelands: The Hidden Cost of Ghana’s Quarry Industry
By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu The quarry industry in Ghana, a crucial pillar of the nation’s infrastructure development, is facing a crisis that has largely gone…
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Why is Gender Equality last on the COP29 Agenda?
By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu In the warm heart of West Africa, where the rhythms of life pulse through the land, I stand as a climate…
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Empowering African Women in Climate Governance
By Afia Agyapomaa Ofosu “You can’t have climate justice without gender equality.” These words from Ugandan climate activist Vanessa Nakate underscore an urgent truth, especially…
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Unseen Struggles: How Children Face Child Mental Health Issues Without Adequate Support in Nigeria
By Collins Odigie Ojiehanor In Nigeria, where the laughter of children often masks a silent epidemic, young lives are shadowed by stressors such as molestation,…
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How Air Pollution Poses Serious Health Threats to Women and Children in Lagos
By Collins Odigie Ojiehanor Lagos is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa. The influx of people into the city has led to overcrowded neighbourhoods,…
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