Cotonou tackles food safety with modern market for port vendors

Addressing the challenge How can Cotonou’s port-area street vendors maintain their livelihoods while ensuring both food safety and fair working conditions for themselves and their customers? Solution implemented The Autonomous…

N’Djamena weddings blend sudanese and chadian traditions

Weddings in N’Djamena: a fusion of Chadian and Sudanese traditions In N’Djamena, the capital of Chad, wedding ceremonies are evolving in a way that reflects both local heritage and foreign…

One in five people in Sahel faces hunger amid rising crises

one in five people in Sahel faces hunger amid rising crises In 2025, the Sahel region witnessed a deepening food security crisis, with one in five residents experiencing hunger, according…

Chad’s plastic puzzle: transforming waste into economic opportunity

Every single day, countless plastic sachets, bottles, and various forms of packaging are carelessly discarded across the thoroughfares, drainage systems, and abandoned plots of N’Djamena. While plastics undeniably offer convenience…

Bamako’s organic markets thrive with local, sustainable food chains

As demand for healthy, locally sourced and affordable food continues to rise in Bamako, the Resapac network has spent over a decade pioneering a sustainable model centered on short supply…

Mali displaced families face harsh life in temporary shelters

Mali displaced families face harsh life in temporary shelters David Baché A displaced resident of Kouakourou shares his ordeal: “When we arrived in Mopti, we were placed in a school.…

Women migrants shaping Senegal’s economy but remain invisible

The 31st of July marks Africa Women’s Day, a date rooted in the 1962 Dar es Salaam Women’s Conference that led to the creation of the Pan-African Women’s Organization in…

Sénégal: Khalife mouride urges unity ahead of grand magal 2026

Sénégal’s Spiritual Leader Emphasizes Peace and National Unity Ahead of Touba’s Grand Magal The sacred city of Touba is abuzz with anticipation as the nation prepares for the Grand Magal…

Senegalese women lead agroecology revolution through local farming

In the heart of Casamance, a lush region in southern Senegal, a quiet revolution is unfolding. For over three decades, Mariama Sonko has championed the economic empowerment of women through…

Mystery unfolds at Bamako coup trial as fetish healer disrupts court

The trial of military officers and civilians accused of plotting to overthrow Mali’s interim government took an extraordinary turn in Bamako this past Monday. Among the defendants was a fetish…

Dakar feminists demand urgent action against femicide in Sénégal

Dakar feminists demand urgent action against femicide in Sénégal Ajoutez Yahoo comme source préférée pour voir nos articles sur Google. A modest yet impactful demonstration unfolded this Sunday afternoon in…

The rising demand for paternity tests in Cameroon

Modern Cameroonian men are increasingly seeking definitive biological proof of fatherhood, often moving beyond traditional verbal assurances regarding an impending birth. This emerging trend in Cameroon reflects evolving societal norms.…