By Jalene Jacob In June 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a global call to scale up midwifery models of care, urging countries to adopt more population-centered, evidence-based approaches to improving maternal and newborn health. This guidance emphasized a critical, yet often overlooked reality that midwives are frequently the first and only point of… Read more »
Mali: A Brief History
By Manvitha Kathula The Mali Empire, one of the greatest empires in African history, thrived from the early 13th to the 17th century, stretching across what is now Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and parts of Niger. At its peak, Mali was a center of wealth, culture, and learning, drawing attention from across… Read more »
‘More than a Game’ – Healing Through Sports
By Jalene Jacob Youth who once appeared withdrawn and distrustful are now engaging with peers, laughing on the field, and setting goals for the future. That’s the power of sports and community. In a dusty corner of Niger, a country at the crossroads of migration routes, a groundbreaking initiative is quietly changing lives. A sports… Read more »
How Niger’s Political Landscape is Evolving to Address the Climate Crisis
By Job Bolloh Once a beacon of a vibrant cultural heritage, Niger now grapples with existential challenges that are threatening to dim its light. In the midst of political and security challenges, including worsening climate impacts, Niger is pushing forward with climate resilience initiatives to protect its agriculture-dependent population from climate-related food insecurity and resource… Read more »
Increased Incidence of Epilepsy in Africa
By Nathelia Bim Epilepsy is a neurologic disease characterized by seizures due to abnormal electrical activity in the brain. There are many causes of seizures, including but not limited to head injury, infections of the central nervous system, and genetic disorders. Various factors, such as poor sanitation, inadequate nutrition, and lack of appropriate healthcare services… Read more »
Curbing Polio Outbreaks in Africa
By Nathelia Bim, NP For many people in Western countries, polio is a thing of the past. What most people think of as poliovirus is actually one of three types known as wild poliovirus type 1, type 2, and type 3. Types 2 and 3 have been eradicated. Although rare, different types of the polio… Read more »
Changing The Tide in Niger
By Stephenie Griffin If the world is an ocean, Niger is rowing against a mighty current but refusing to be pulled under by the waves of adversity. Nigerien society remains in the midst of civil unrest, food insecurity, and long periods of drought. Many people lack the most basic necessity of all – potable water… Read more »
Niger’s Economic Boom
By Tawanda Mukwekwezeke Despite facing economic challenges and being classified as a low-income country, Niger is emerging as a beacon of positive change and resilience on the global stage. In the face of adversity, Niger is charting an upward trajectory with a forecasted 12.5% GDP growth in 2024, outshining many other nations. The nation’s resourcefulness… Read more »
A Voice from Zimbabwe
By Tawanda Mukwekwezeke Growing up in the rural area of Marange, over 300 km from the bustling capital city of Harare, I have witnessed the challenges faced by my community. Marange is renowned for its abundant diamond reserves, but beyond the allure of these precious gems, there are pressing issues affecting the population of Zimbabwe…. Read more »
The Coup in Niger
by Will Beeker On July 26, Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum was detained by presidential guards in his own home, which marked the beginning of a coup which is still ongoing. Bazoum fled to a safe room, calling global leaders for help, while the next day General Abdourahmane “Omar” Tchiani appointed himself head of the country’s… Read more »
