A study in The Lancet suggests that cuts to USAID could result in the death of 14 million people over the next five years. Ghana has long been seen as a beacon of democracy in West Africa, but it still struggles with poverty and serious...

When Americans no longer want a car, laptop or clothes, where do some of those goods go? Most end up in the Global South, where millions of people depend on repairing, dismantling or selling them for a livelihood. Environmental groups...

An estimated 20 million people are thought to earn their livelihoods in the global waste industry by collecting, disposing, repairing or repurposing a wide range of materials and products. However, the cost and consequences of handling...

Last week, the World Health Organization announced that a malaria vaccine has finally made it through all the regulatory hurdles and is being distributed in the country of Malawi. Learn how it works and why it’s taken so long to develop...

It's difficult to talk about African theater thanks to colonialism. Pre-colonial Africa was home to many spoken languages, and not nearly as many written languages. The chain of oral tradition was broken by colonial policies, and so many...

When Patrick Awuah -- a former Microsoft executive who was educated in the U.S. -- returned to his home country of Ghana, his goal of starting a software company was dashed by the lack of a qualified workforce. So instead he founded...

Starting tomorrow, the European Union plans to start sending back some of the 170,000 migrants and refugees who have made the dangerous journey by sea to Europe this year. Along another main migrant sea route from North Africa toward...

Africa needs new energy sources to fuel its development, but the continent should invest in renewable energy instead of cheap, polluting alternatives like coal, says climate inclusion activist Chibeze Ezekiel. He tells the story of how...

Jarreth Merz, a Swiss-Ghanaian filmmaker, came to Ghana in 2008 to film the national elections. What he saw there taught him new lessons about democracy -- and about himself.

A liberal arts education is critical to forming true leaders, says university head Patrick Awuah -- because it builds decision-making skills, an ethical framework and a broad vision. Awuah himself left a career at Microsoft in the US to...

From simple alphabets to secret symbolic languages, graphic designer Saki Mafundikwa celebrates the many forms of written communication across the continent of Africa. He highlights the history and legacy that are embodied in written...

Last week, the World Health Organization announced that a malaria vaccine has finally made it through all the regulatory hurdles and is being distributed in the country of Malawi. Learn how it works and why it’s taken so long to develop...

Hans Rosling reframes 10 years of UN data with his spectacular visuals, lighting up an astonishing -- and under-reported -- piece of front-page good news: We're winning the war against child death. Along the way, he debunks one flawed...

Lymphatic filariasis, a mosquito-borne parasitic disease commonly known as elephantiasis, results in massive swelling of the limbs and genitals, leading to severe disability. Over 40 million people are seriously incapacitated and...

Side note: I did this all in Flip-flops LOL. I believe this is the narrowest salient chokepoint in the world between 3 countries (There is a disputable narrower one possibly on the tip of Slovenia however...

Embrace the cuisine of Ghana with this flavourful garden eggs stew. Ernestina Agyei chats with food blogger Yee Wen about the rich history of Ghanaian food.

This video transcript discusses the careers of two football legends, Abedi Pele and Ryan Giggs. Pele, a Ghanaian player, had a significant impact on African football in Europe and is considered one of the greatest players from his...

Meet Kwabena Danso, founder of Booomers, empowering communities with eco-friendly bamboo bicycles.<br/>

This video highlights the achievements and impact of two African football legends, Samuel Eto'o and Michael Essien. It showcases their rise to success in European clubs, their contributions to their national teams, and their efforts off...

Follow the journey of a pineapple as it travels from Ghana, where it is grown, to the shelves of your local supermarket.
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EGYPT CAME UP AGAINST CAMEROON IN THE FINAL OF THE AFRICAN NATIONS CUP. THE EGYPTIANS HAD FAITH THAT THEIR TEAM SPIRIT WOULD GIVE THEM THE EDGE AND THEY TOOK LITTLE HEED OF THEIR PREVIOUS VICTORY OVER CAMEROON IN THE GROUP STAGE....

In many mythologies, music is associated with the explosion of life and bursts of creativity. But it’s also used to explore the dark side of human nature: the desire to manipulate our surroundings, or to control others.

In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for Black authors across the diaspora to build worlds...

Uncover the story of Eric Manu, who balances life as a gardener in Canada with his duties as a chief in Ghana.<b<br/>r/>