In the heart of Jamestown, Accra, where boxing gyms hum with the sounds of grit and ambition, Abigail Kwartekaa Quartey began her …
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In the charged atmosphere of Eugene’s Hayward Field, Kenyan middle-distance legend Faith Kipyegon delivered yet another moment of athletic brilliance, rewriting the …
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Sudanese-born novelist Leila Aboulela has been awarded the prestigious 2025 PEN Pinter Prize, in recognition of her compelling narratives exploring migration, faith, …
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Features
Cooling Hope in Remote Clinics: How Norah Magero’s Solar-Powered Vaccine Box Is Saving Lives in Africa’s Hardest-to-Reach Communities
“VacciBox was designed with our local challenges in mind. It’s versatile, reliable and localized.” With those words, Kenyan mechanical engineer Norah Magero …
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Digital Shepherd: How Stellah Nakirijja is Using AI to Protect Livestock and Empower Farmers Across Uganda
“Sometimes the smallest spark—in this case, a concern over cattle disease—ignites a revolution,” says Stellah Nakirijja, and in Uganda’s heartlands, she has …
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Coding Her Way Through Inequality: Ada Nduka Oyom Is Building Africa’s Largest Tech Sisterhood—One Girl at a Time
“Growing up, I wanted the average African girl to name me as her role model,” says Ada Nduka Oyom. It’s a desire …
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Issues Urgent Call for Igbo Unity at Enugu’s “Things Fall Apart” Festival
At the inaugural week-long Things Fall Apart Festival, celebrating the 67th anniversary of Chinua Achebe’s literary landmark, Nigerian author Chimamanda 8Ngozi Adichie …
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Barbra Banda, the fearless Zambian footballer and captain of the Copper Queens, is once again proving that her strength goes far beyond …
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There is something almost poetic about the way Chiamaka Nnadozie commands the goalpost, silent but unmissable, humble yet imposing, composed but fiercely …
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In anticipation of the CAF Women’s Cup 2025, one name is steadily rising above the rest, radiating promise and power with every …
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News
Moremi Ojudu Champions “Change The Narrative Now” in Makoko, Empowering Southwest Communities Against Malaria
In a bold and timely move, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement for the South West, Moremi Ojudu, …
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Professor Hajara Umar Sanda Becomes First Female Professor of Mass Communication at Bayero University, Kano
Dr. Hajara Umar Sanda has been officially recognized as the first female Professor in the Department of Mass Communication. Her promotion, which …
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When America declared its independence on July 4, 1776, the ideals of liberty, justice, and self-governance were etched into history. But while …
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Sade Etti: From Community Advocate to Champion for Homeless Families in Hackney
Councillor Sade Etti has emerged as one of the most dedicated voices in Hackney’s local government, championing housing justice and inclusion with …
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Despite living in an interesting time where power is defined as loud and ruthless, Aisha Achimugu walks quietly, but where she walks, …
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They say greatness often announces itself with noise, with medals, with speeches, with flags. But sometimes, it arrives quietly, through the small …
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Features
Veronica Folorunsho: A Towering Figure of Integrity and Purpose in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Landscape
Some names do not need loud introduction, they announce themselves by the weight of their work and the stillness that follows when …
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“Changing narratives begins with walking into communities, seeing their struggles, and breathing life into their hopes,” Moremi Ojudu often says, and it …
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Transforming Tragedy into Innovation: How Dr. Ola Orekunrin Brown’s Loss Led to Her Medical Breakthrough
When a young girl in Nigeria fell critically ill, her family did everything within their power to save her. They scoured for …
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Dorothy Phillips’ story is one of quiet strength, hard-earned success, and unshakable belief in the power of education and determination. It begins …
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In May 2025, Funke launched a bold new prison-rehabilitation pilot program in Ondo State, blending legal support, emotional healing, and vocational training …
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In the fast-paced world of African tech, Odunayo Eweniyi stands out as a builder—not just of companies, but of futures. As the …
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In the heart of Ghana, Winifred Selby is proving that innovation and sustainability can ride hand in hand. As the founder of …