In stories of equity and empowerment, we ask who holds the ladder, who is left reaching, and who will rise?

Equity & Empowerment

Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Complex Balance of Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Ordinance

Over six decades after Maasai pastoralists were allowed to live alongside wildlife, this pioneering experiment reveals hard truths about who decides...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Visa Systems Lock Out African Talent

High visa rejection rates, lost millions, and stalled dreams—young Africans face a mobility crisis that’s less about documents and more about...
Avatar photo Gloria Edukere
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Reimagining the Great Green Wall

To succeed, the Great Green Wall must approach the Sahel’s restoration by going beyond tree planting to prioritize native species, soil...
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Zimbabwe’s 2016 Ruling and the Battle to End Child Marriage

Laws changed in 2016, but child marriage still thrives in Zimbabwe—what's keeping girls trapped, and who’s driving real change?
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Can Grassroots Action Prevent the Next Major Disease Outbreak?

Top-down responses keep failing. Can trust, local knowledge, and early action stop outbreaks before they overwhelm already fragile health systems?
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Creator Economy Boom: Success, Struggles, and What Comes Next

Millions of African creators are building careers online, but low payouts, platform restrictions, and missing infrastructure make real financial success harder...
Avatar photo Jessica Ireju
5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Silent Epidemic of Gender-Based Violence

Millions of women suffer in silence as gender-based violence disrupts lives, economies, and security—why is the world still failing them?
Avatar photo Jessica Ireju
6 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Shea Butter: A Heritage of Craft, Commerce, and Survival

For centuries, African women have crafted shea butter by hand—now, as global demand soars, who truly benefits from this billion-dollar industry?
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Morocco’s Family Code Reform Reshaped Women’s Rights

The 2004 reform empowered Moroccan women with new legal rights, yet persistent cultural barriers and uneven enforcement still hinder progress.
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
5 min read

How Betty Wandia Githinji is Shaping Eco-Conscious Living Through Design in Kenya

Betty’s designs fuse African craftsmanship with practical, mindful living—creating functional pieces that preserve culture and empower local communities.
The Publishers
9 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Women in Climate Policy

Excluding women from climate decision-making costs more than progress—leaving communities vulnerable, resources mismanaged, and solutions overlooked.
Avatar photo Ezinne Okoroafor
5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

How Big Data Could Solve and Expose Gender Inequality in Africa

Big data holds the potential to uncover hidden disparities in education, health, and finance—empowering women while challenging systemic biases.
Avatar photo Jessica Ireju
5 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

The Problem with Treating Technology as a Silver Bullet for Education

While EdTech promises transformation, relying solely on technology overlooks crucial infrastructure gaps that hinder meaningful educational progress.
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Who Really Controls Africa’s Solar Switch?

Foreign investments dominate Africa’s solar projects, but are local communities gaining control, or is history repeating itself?
Portrait of Victoria Agbakwuru Victoria Agbakwuru
6 min read
Community members bonding through a group fitness dance class. Illustration by Tomi Abe.

How Your Gym Fitness Classes Could Heal Community Mental Health

When you step into a fitness class, you’re not just moving your body—you’re building bonds and lifting collective spirits.
Avatar photo Adetola Adetayo
6 min read