West Africa

Benin Republic is a francophone country located in West Africa. It is surrounded by Togo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Niger, and the Gulf of Guinea The people of Benin are of the black race with diverse beautiful cultures and beliefs. Whenever you get to visit Benin republic, be sure to go…

Here are the key facts of this story, as agreed upon by France24, ABC, RFI, Al Jazeera, and News. On Wed., while visiting Benin, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron pledged to support the West African nation by investing in security, education, and a new French cultural center. This is the second…

How impossible things can happen “Everything possible has been tried and failed. Now it is time to try the impossible.” Sun Ra Scrolling through newsfeeds, I often feel anguish, anger, and despair. All these problems and suffering with no apparent solutions! …

As March was“Women History Month” I thought I would write a piece on Female literacy with a special focus on my homeland. It is not rocket science that a literate and empowered female population is crucial to reducing the poverty rates in many communities. When a woman is educated, she…

Starting a Career in Africa’s Fashion Industry ( Part 1) It is all in the numbers. Sub-Saharan Africa’s Fashion Industry is said to be worth $31 billion dollars. The value chain of the industry is also vast starting from textile farming , production, finished goods, retail and promoting a circular…

Power Africa is supporting power development companies, governments, and financiers across the region to harness the power of the sun and expand electricity access for millions With its terrain and natural resources, West Africa has the potential to expand its use of renewable energy across the region. Many West African…

“I can’t marry you,” I said out of nowhere. “Yes,” he nodded softly as if he’d considered it all along. Though it was certainly possible, Laye (rhymes with “hi”) had never expressed even a crush on me. Yet it wasn’t his love I was rejecting: It was the opportunity I…

Children in West Africa with cognitive difficulties are going undiagnosed because the tests used to assess their mental health are based on Western norms. Kwabena Kusi-Mensah is working with communities in Nigeria and Ghana to develop assessments that are culturally appropriate. — Like many young students entering medical school I initially wanted to become a neurosurgeon. But the reality was I just found surgery a bit too routine. At first it was exciting but after a while it became like cutting hair.