Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from January, 2024
Ghanaians’ reactions to the UK loaning back treasures it looted from them
"... a staggering 90 percent of African cultural property is currently housed in European museums. Calls for the repatriation of these stolen artifacts displayed in Western museums have intensified ..."
How a Nigerian mother supported her son with Down syndrome to become a successful Olympian
The World Health Organisation estimates that Down syndrome affects approximately 1 in 1,000 live births worldwide. However, the prevalence rate of Down syndrome in Nigeria is unknown because of a lack of data.
In northern Uganda, war survivors and comfort dogs are ‘healing together’
"Pet therapy builds on the pre-existing human-animal bond. Studies show that interacting with a friendly pet can help with various physical and mental issues."
Pass of Death: The treacherous route taken by migrants trying to cross illegally from Italy to France
Two journalists travelled along the perilous path migrants use to enter France illegally from Italy, in order to tell their stories and experience first-hand the challenges of traversing that route.
Benin: The National Vodun Festival is now ‘Vodun Days’
Starting in January 2024, Benin will commemorate Vodun religion with a two-day festival now called 'Vodun Days'
Navigating Rwanda's media landscape ahead of the upcoming election
Reporters Without Borders attributes Rwanda's low ranking to the censorship faced by the media, where journalists are compelled to pledge allegiance to the government and participate in patriotism programs.
Can a third political party realistically compete and thrive in Ghana?
The multi-party system is enshrined in Ghana's constitution through the Political Parties Act 574, established in 2000. Nevertheless, the political scene is primarily dominated by two parties: the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party.
The spirited competition between Ghanaians and Nigerians continues to fuel greatness among its citizens
Data from Guinness World Record revealed that since July 2023, there have been a total of 355 applications from individuals in Ghana alone, and a 1,500 applications from Nigerians ...
DRC: opposition groups are decrying President Félix Tshisekedi's re-election as fraudulent
Félix Tshisekedi has been reelected as DRC's president for a second term but the opposition is contesting these results due to numerous violations in the electoral process
Kenya's new visa-free policy implementation faces backlash
There are concerns among Kenyan citizens that the $30 ETA requirement may lead other African countries, which previously enjoyed unrestricted access to Kenya, to reciprocate with visa restrictions.
South Africa and Israel meet at the International Court of Justice
This article looks at South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice and what will happen during the legal proceedings.
Nigerians rally online to demand justice for student shot by Canadian police
"The police watchdog said officers were responding to a well-being call when Opaso confronted them with a weapon but Winnipeg police chief Danny Smyth said he couldn't say whether the teen had attacked the police."
How African nations could successfully navigate the electoral process in 2024
In 2023, elections were conducted in seven African countries, and in all seven, concerns were raised about the continent's democratic landscape.
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