Kweku Abimbola, the Gambian-Ghanaian-Sierra Leonean poet, has been named a 2025 Poet Laureate Fellow by the Academy of American Poets, receiving a $50,000 award for his community-focused poetry project in El Segundo, California.
As Côte d’Ivoire approaches its 2025 presidential election, fear and uncertainty loom large, fueled by past electoral crises and political exclusions. The nation grapples with divisive issues and the growing possibility of unrest.
As Chad grapples with a fragile political transition, the sentencing of former Prime Minister Succes Masra to 20 years highlights the increasing crackdown on opposition voices. This article explores the growing concerns over democracy and political freedoms under President Mahamat Idriss Deby.
Over the past decade, immersive user experience technologies have transformed digital platforms across various industries. This article explores how innovations like blockchain, artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, and real-time personalization have reshaped engagement, trust, and usability in the digital worl
Dive into the intricate dance of anatomy and poetry, where flesh and bone tell stories of strength, beauty, and vulnerability.…
Queen Amina Short Story Prize 2025 returns to celebrate and uplift African women writers, offering a powerful platform for original narratives that highlight the strength, culture, and experiences of women from Northern Nigeria and across Africa. With a submission deadline of August 13, 2025, this prestigious competition invites emerging voices to share compelling stories that honor heritage and inspire change.
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made continental history by claiming their 7th AfroBasket title and a record fifth in a row, securing a coveted spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Discover how they dominated the court and what this triumph means for the future of African basketball
Explore how deep-rooted self-hate within Cameroon’s political and social fabric continues to stifle progress, allowing decades-long authoritarian rule to persist. An insightful look into the psychological barriers preventing true liberatio
Discover the profound emotional journey in Adejoke Adekunle Alagba’s compelling fiction “And the Heavens Wept With Me,” a story that captures the weight of unspoken grief beneath a bruised sky. A deep dive into themes of silence, pain, and human resilienc
In today’s world, dominated by images and visual cues, people with visual impairments face unique challenges. South African artist and author Joanne Bloch explores living in an “obsessively visual culture” in her groundbreaking book Unseen, shedding light on the everyday realities and paths toward inclusivity
