Power restored to Ghana hospital after babies died
Electricity has been restored to a hospital in northern Ghana, bringing relief to a doctor who reported the tragic deaths of two babies due to a power disconnection by a state-owned energy company earlier this month. Dr. Gbeadese Ahmed from…
The mother who fled death cult to save her children
Salema Masha possesses a gentle voice, yet her slender figure radiates an inner strength that safeguarded the lives of her five children. In a fateful March day, she led her children away from a desolate wilderness, where adherents of a…
The Nigerians lured into a trap and blackmailed for being gay
Living as a gay man in Nigeria, Mohammed faced significant dangers and had to keep his true identity a secret. He exercised caution when making arrangements to meet people, but one encounter forever shattered his life. Mohammed had been engaging…
One Month into the Conflict in Sudan: A Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
In Sudan, it has been a month since the eruption of violent fighting, plunging the capital city of Khartoum and its estimated five million residents into a state of distress. The consequences of the conflict are severe, with shortages of…
Rats Trained to Detect Tuberculosis in Kenya and Tanzania
In Tanzania, African giant pouched rats are being trained to detect tuberculosis (TB) in a groundbreaking effort to improve disease diagnosis. These rats, which have already proven their value in detecting landmines, have a remarkable sense of smell that allows…
Kumbugu’s Drinking Water Dilemma: A Crisis of Pollution and Health
Access to clean drinking water is essential for maintaining good health and well-being. However, in some parts of Ghana, obtaining clean drinking water is a constant struggle. One such region is the Kumbugu district in the Northern Region of Ghana,…
Silencing Our Tongues: The Decline of Local Languages in Ghana
Languages are an integral part of human culture. They are the means by which we communicate our thoughts, feelings, and experiences to each other. They shape our identity, reflect our heritage and define who we are as people. Ghana has…
Seven Fascinating Tribal Traditions from Africa
Africa is home to a vast array of tribes, ranging from the San people of South Africa to the Berbers in Morocco, with an estimated 3,000 in total. With such diversity comes a plethora of captivating tribal traditions. While we…
Burundi: former Prime Minister Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni indicted
Alain-Guillaume Bunyoni, a former prime minister of Burundi who was once a powerful figure, appeared in court on Monday, accused of insulting the president and undermining national security. Witnesses reported that Bunyoni wore the green uniform of prisoners in Burundi,…
Mali: Record-breaking nonuplets celebrate their second birthday
Two years ago, the nonuplets named Fatouma, Kadidia, Hawa, Adama, Oumou, Bah, Mohammed, Oumar and Elhadji made headlines by breaking the Guinness record for the most living births at once. Recently, the siblings celebrated their second birthday for the first…
