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Niger Took Back Its Uranium. But Will New Ownership Deliver Development?
byTomi Abe• Aug 10, 2026
The nationalization of SOMAÏR and the creation of TNUC mark a new era, but ownership alone cannot turn uranium wealth into development.
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Why Véronique Tadjo Sees Storytelling as Development Infrastructure
byAdetola Adetayo• Jun 25, 2026
From Côte d’Ivoire classrooms to Ebola narratives and climate themes, Véronique Tadjo’s work shows how culture, memory, and literature shape development far beyond roads, energy, and policy.
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Nigeria’s Federal Bargain Under Strain as Centralisation Deepens Security and Fiscal Crises
byTomi Abe• Jun 23, 2026
From the federal bargain Tafawa Balewa defended in 1957 to today’s insurgency, banditry, and state police debates, Nigeria’s unity is being tested by a centralised federal structure built for a different era.
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Who Gets Remembered in Egypt’s Museums Depends on Where You Look
byThelma Ideozu• Jun 20, 2026
Centralized collections have long shaped Egypt’s historical narrative, but museums in Aswan, Sinai, and Upper Egypt are creating space for more diverse perspectives.
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Why School Feeding Has Become Essential Infrastructure in Mauritania
byEzinne Okoroafor• Jun 14, 2026
From education and nutrition to social protection and refugee integration, school meals now support multiple systems around M'bera and Hodh El Chargui.
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Blockchain Is Rewiring East Africa’s Carbon Markets. Who Ends Up Getting Paid?
byAdetumilara Adetayo• Jun 5, 2026
Projects backed by Verra, Changeblock, and other platforms promise faster, more transparent carbon trading, while farmers and advocates keep asking where the revenue actually ends up.
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São Tomé And Príncipe Tests Whether Universal Healthcare Can Survive External Funding
byNaomi A. Frank-Opigo• Jun 3, 2026
Nearly all health financing comes from donors, raising questions about long-term stability and system control.
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What Quiet Roads Remember
byAdetola Adetayo• Jun 1, 2026
Inside a convoy through Kaduna in northern Nigeria, where childhood fear returned with adult clarity about fragile peace.
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Why Kenya Is Rewriting the Rules Around Sugar, Salt, and Processed Foods
byAdetola Adetayo• May 24, 2026
As obesity and chronic diseases rise, Kenya is turning to stricter nutrition policies that reach schools, markets, and supermarkets.
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Dr. Thomas Mensah And The Unfinished Project Of African Tech Sovereignty
byTomi Abe• May 19, 2026
Despite shaping global fiber optic systems, Mensah warned that Africa still lacks the infrastructure, research funding, and institutions to compete.
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Zambia Became a Test Case for Global Debt Relief, and Its Impact Is Still Unfolding
byThelma Ideozu• May 17, 2026
As the first country under the G20 Common Framework, Zambia’s restructuring shows progress in debt relief alongside persistent social strain.
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Rural Tanzanian Clinics Once Delivered Babies in Darkness and Unsafe Conditions. Solar Power Changed That.
byBlossom Amena• May 12, 2026
Health workers say reliable electricity and clean water are improving emergency deliveries and restoring trust in local clinics.
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France Returned the Djidji Ayôkwé, but Côte d’Ivoire Wants More Than a Ceremony
byEzinne Okoroafor• May 4, 2026
Beyond legal agreements, the Ebrié people are pushing to revive the drum’s original role in communication, ritual, and collective memory.
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Skeleton Coast Film Reveals What It Takes To Build Namibia’s Creative Economy
byAdetola Adetayo• Apr 25, 2026
Beyond scenic landscapes, Namibia is testing whether film production can become a sustainable economic driver through partnerships and investment.
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In Northern Nigeria, Trust Shapes Vaccine Uptake More Than Technology Alone
byNaomi A. Frank-Opigo• Apr 20, 2026
Even as GIS mapping improves coverage, community beliefs, religious leaders, and past medical harm continue to influence decisions.
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Gaborone World Athletics Relays 2026 Raises Hope For Botswana Economic Diversification
byEzinne Okoroafor• Apr 12, 2026
As Botswana moves beyond diamond dependence, the upcoming World Athletics Relays is being seen as a test case for sports tourism, infrastructure investment, and youth employment pathways.
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Nigeria and Kenya Explore New Ways to Turn Remittances Into Growth
byThelma Ideozu• Apr 7, 2026
From diaspora bonds to mobile investment tools, both countries are testing solutions to convert everyday transfers into long-term capital.
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FiSahara and Sahrawi Refugees Show How Storytelling Can Fight Cultural Erasure in Western Sahara
byJessica Ireju• Mar 27, 2026
From poetry to solar-powered cinema, community-led projects are preserving identity while pushing for recognition and change.
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