West Africa

Across West Africa, resistance drums loud and roots run deep, rich in gold, grit, grace, resources, risk, rhythm, and the will to rise.

West Africa

Photo Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Can Nomadic Schools Help Solve the Climate Crisis?

Mobile classrooms across Africa are teaching survival skills while preserving culture, proving education adapts faster than policy.
Avatar photo Blossom Amena
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Collage by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Can Solar and Hydro Finally Light Up Liberia? This $96 Million Project Hopes So

A new hybrid energy system aims to close Liberia’s electricity gap, but weak infrastructure, rising debt, and public mistrust could pull...
Portrait of Victoria Agbakwuru Victoria Agbakwuru
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Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Lights, Camera, Climate Action: Can Nollywood Save the Planet?

Nigeria's film industry has tackled war, injustice, and pandemics. Now, it faces a new frontier: climate change, pollution, and environmental justice.
Avatar photo Thelma Ideozu
6 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

Millions in Nigeria Have Diabetes, Most Don’t Even Know It

Many won’t get diagnosed until complications arise—why is diabetes so overlooked, and what’s stopping people from getting the care they need?
Avatar photo Naomi Ayibaemi Frank-Opigo
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

When Aid Hurts More Than It Helps

In Nigeria, foreign aid props up broken systems, but does it improve healthcare—or just keep bad policies alive?
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
7 min read
Photo illustration by Tomi Abe for SUSINSIGHT

Tech Dreams, Power Nightmares

Nigeria’s AI ambitions soar, but with power outages crippling businesses daily, can innovation truly thrive in the dark?
Avatar photo Adetumilara Adetayo
8 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
Electric Tuk-Tuks. Photo by Tomi Abe

E-Mobility for the Many, Not the Few

What strategies can Africa adopt to make e-mobility affordable and accessible while bridging the gap in urban transportation for underserved communities?
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
8 min read

How Prayer Nwagboso is Nurturing Hope Through Education in Nigeria

Education is the key to unlocking potential, and through her efforts, Prayer Nwagboso opens doors for Nigeria’s most vulnerable children.
The Publishers
11 min read

The Systemic Flaws Behind Nigeria’s Olympic Drought

Nigeria's Olympic struggles reveal critical flaws in sports infrastructure, governance, and funding, contrasting sharply with successful African nations.
Avatar photo Tomi Abe
8 min read

How Hannah Max-Macarthy is Redefining Energy Solutions in Sierra Leone

Driven by personal loss and a passion for change, Hannah Max-Macarthy transforms energy solutions in Sierra Leone through sustainable, life-saving cookstoves.
The Publishers
8 min read

Brewing a Better World: The Nigerian Breweries Impact Story

Nigerian Breweries, Nigeria's biggest brewing company, is making a big difference by helping communities, protecting the environment, and promoting responsible drinking.
Avatar photo Adetoro Adetayo
7 min read

Rising Academy Network: Educational Innovation Amid Crisis

Rising Academy Network's unwavering dedication to quality education and innovative solutions offers a ray of hope for overcoming Africa's educational challenges,...
Avatar photo Jackie Omekara
6 min read
Children studying under a solar lantern in a rural community

Quadloop’s Circular Approach to Sustainable Innovation

Quadloop Africa exemplifies the potential of repurposing electronic waste for sustainable innovation, crafting solar products from discarded electronics to challenge conventional...
Avatar photo Favour Olumuyiwa
6 min read