AFRICOM Outlines Africa Strategy, But Questions Linger Over U.S. Interests
The commander of United States Africa Command AFRICOM has presented a new vision for deeper cooperation with African militaries, linking…
Author: Fola Folayan
Saving Africa’s Wetlands: Rwanda’s Blueprint for Conservation
African wetlands are among the continent’s most vital ecosystems, yet they remain some of its most endangered. These landscapes support…
When AI Becomes a Weapon: Inside the Rise of Image-Based Abuse on Social Platforms
Under a photograph Daisy Johnson (not real name) had shared on the microblogging site X (formerly known as twitter), on…
After 80 Years of Men, the UN Says It Is Time for a Woman Secretary General
As the United Nations begins the formal process of selecting its next Secretary General, a new joint letter from the…
President Kagame Urges African Self-Reliance and Accountability
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Wednesday called on African nations to take greater responsibility for their own development and security,…
Oyindamola Abbatty: The Woman Keeping Yoruba Culture Alive Online
In this age of trends and viral moments, some creators are doing more than chasing clicks; they’re archiving culture. For…
Rwanda Prepares to Welcome the World for Cycling’s Biggest Event
Preparations are in full swing for the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, scheduled to take place in Kigali from September…
Grant-Driven African Journalism: Who Are We Serving?
As African journalists, we are taught that the ultimate goal of our work is to serve the public—to tell the…
Ibadan’s Cultural Scene Heats Up with ‘Iyalode Ibadan’ Stage Production
Ibadan’s rich cultural heritage will take center stage this June as the historic University of Ibadan Arts Theatre hosts the…
Rwanda’s Deal With Atlético de Madrid Blends Soft Power With Smart Economics
Rwanda has struck yet another landmark partnership in its ongoing global branding campaign—this time with Spanish football giant Atlético de…
Peace Jolis: From Kigali’s Streets to Rwanda’s Soul
Peace Jolis never set out to become a musician. In his own words, “I didn’t know that I would do…
Turning Waste Into Wealth: Africa’s Tourism Wins
Across the African continent, tourism businesses are finding creative ways to tackle one of the industry’s most persistent environmental challenges…
Kwibuka 31: Confronting Silence, Confronting Injustice
Thirty-one years after the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the haunting words “Never Again” ring hollow in the face of…
OPINION: A Sexist Senate & The Shameful Case of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Nigeria’s Senate has 109 members, yet only four are women. This statistic alone highlights the severe gender imbalance in Nigerian…
Life Inside Oworo: Lagos’ forgotten community
Sitting uneasily between mainland Lagos and Victoria Island, just before the Third Mainland Bridge, lies Mosafejo Oworonshoki, a densely populated…
Delah Dube: Redefining African Creativity Through Art
Delah Dube’s artistry is not confined to the stage —it is a movement, a vision for Africa’s creative future. A…