Impact

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 …

According to the World Health Organisation, around 2.1 billion people worldwide cook using open fires or inefficient stoves fuelled by kerosene, biomass and coal, which generates harmful household …

Nigeria’s justice system faces a crisis that affects thousands each year. More than 70% of the country’s correctional population are pretrial detainees, with nearly a quarter held for …

If you never thought your ‘sachet water nylon’ could be useful after being disposed of, think again! Nigerian eco-conscious fashion designer Deborah Oluwadunsin Adediran is changing the African …

Sierra Leone’s energy sector poses daily challenges for its people, with nearly 96.8% of the population relying on firewood or charcoal for cooking. This dependency is not without …

The environment in Nigeria is under severe strain, affecting communities throughout the country. In the Niger Delta, an area abundant in oil, the consequences are particularly evident, as …

With just $45 in her pocket, Violet Amoabeng started a skincare brand to challenge the chemical-packed cosmetic products in the market. She aimed to make edible, chemical-free beauty …

For years, rural Rwanda has faced problems with access to clean water. Only 57% of Rwandans have access to clean water within a 30-minute walk of their homes. …

Jennifer Shigoli is transforming the African job market through Arizona Vocational Training College (AVTC). Her entrepreneurial journey began in her early years in Tanzania, where she learned the …