Impact

In Kinshasa, a unique sight catches attention: women confidently driving pink taxis through the city’s busy streets. This is Ubizcabs, a high-end, women-run taxi service launched by Patricia …

UNESCO says women comprise only about 28% of the global tech workforce and 30% in sub-Saharan Africa. This data emphasises the persistent challenges young girls face in pursuing …

Growing up in a small village in Botswana to become a military captain, Female Pilot Kgomotso Phatsima achieved her dream of flying an aircraft and made history as …

Several challenges plague Africa’s transportation sector, including congested cities, polluted air, high operating costs for traditional vehicles, and limited access to reliable transportation. According to the State of …

Poliomyelitis (Polio) is a highly infectious disease caused by the poliovirus. It is primarily spread through contaminated food and water. This debilitating disease enters the body through the …

Malaria remains one of the most significant public health challenges in Africa, affecting millions across the continent each year. Spread by the bite of infected Anopheles mosquitoes, this …

It all started with the dream of a Nigerian woman to create a platform that would showcase the stories of diverse African filmmakers. In 2010, this dream birthed …

 The Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) 2024 celebrates the richness and diversity of African cinema, providing a premier platform for storytelling and creative exchange. As a hub for …

In West Africa’s beauty industry, unrealistic standards rooted in Western countries are prevalent, placing undue pressure on women to fit narrow definitions of beauty. Ogechukwu Alexis-Obah, a young …

Growing up in the Kaptembwa Slums in Kenya, where she witnessed the effects of pollution and deforestation, climate advocate Lorna Rutto was troubled by how people hurt the …