Impact

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 …

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 …