The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has stepped up efforts to combat spread of misinformation and disinformation in the sub-region, by using media training as a tool to safeguard truth and strengthen democracy. In partnership with the German Development Agency (GIZ) and the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), ECOWAS convened a two-day […]
Within just three days of its debut, Muna TV, a streaming platform dedicated entirely to African animation, recorded over 4,000 streams. This early interest points to a rising appetite for stories rooted in African culture told through animation, a medium that has long been overlooked on the continent. Muna TV provides a space for African
West Africa is facing an escalating textile pollution problem, fuelled largely by the global second-hand clothing trade. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the OR Foundation, tens of thousands of tonnes of used clothing arrive weekly at ports across the region, with a significant share landing in Ghana. Much of it is
Growing up in Langtan, a quiet town in Plateau State, Nigeria, Wordsmith Nansel Joel never imagined he would one day inspire hundreds of young people across Africa. The odds were stacked against him, limited exposure, no mentors, and an environment that offered few chances to dream big. But against that backdrop, he found a spark
When Moses Fokuo, a Person With Disability (PWD) who uses a wheelchair, steps out of his home in Kwabenya, Accra, to catch a bus, his journey is often met with frustration. Despite the promises of inclusive public services, the harsh reality is that many transport operators refuse to pick him up. “When I am going
