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The Gambia, once a beacon of progress in the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), teeters on the edge of a harmful regression. In 2015, the country outlawed FGM, a practice that removes or alters healthy female genital organs for non-medical reasons. This landmark legislation and a national strategy to end FGM by 2030 offered […]

The Mano River Basin, encompassing Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Côte d’Ivoire, has long been plagued by insecurity. This is due to the complex interplay of factors ranging from civil wars to political instability and economic challenges. The region witnessed some of the most devastating conflicts in Africa’s recent history. The civil wars that occurred

Using palliatives to calm the effects of harsh economic policies has become an all too frequent occurrence in Nigeria. Not too long ago, the federal government proposed monetary palliatives to soften the harrowing consequences of removing the fuel subsidy. No doubt, palliatives can soften the hardship suffered in the country, but only for a brief

Nigeria has faced a surge in prison breaks in recent years, revealing deep-seated flaws within the country’s correctional facilities. The jailbreaks, which have occurred across the country, point to a broader security crisis that poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s justice system and public safety. Once designed to confine and rehabilitate offenders, the correctional facilities

In parts of the world, annual floods are a common occurrence. The extent of floods and their associated impacts have often been influenced by human habitation, land-use practices, and climate change. It has also been a widespread environmental hazard in Nigeria, increasing in frequency and intensity over the past few years. The Nigerian government and

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is Nigeria’s foremost agency for combating economic crimes, including financial fraud and corruption. The EFCC was established in 2003 to address the growing problem of economic and financial crimes in Nigeria. Over the years, it has been involved in high-profile cases, recovering billions in stolen funds and prosecuting

Education is a vital aspect of development for any society. Yet, classrooms are nothing short of deplorable in some parts of rural Nigeria, where a significant portion of the population resides. Despite the government’s promises and efforts to improve educational infrastructure, many schools in rural areas still need more resources.  One of the issues plaguing

Sierra Leone finds itself confronting an adversary, drug abuse, which has permeated communities, schools, and urban centres, leaving a trail of addiction and social disruption in its wake. The country’s young population is falling prey to a potent and highly addictive synthetic drug, which locals refer to as ‘Kush’. As Sierra Leone contends with the

Nigeria’s reliance on oil revenue puts it at a crossroads. Despite being one of Africa’s largest economies and the most populous nation on the continent, its historical dependency on oil exports presents an ongoing economic and developmental hurdle. Over the years, Nigeria has witnessed a decline in multiple domains, transitioning from its status as Africa’s

Nigeria grapples with a persistent challenge of border insecurity. The country shares borders with Benin, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon, and some parts of these boundaries have long been conduits for various illegal activities, including smuggling, human trafficking, the infiltration of armed groups, shadow markets and unsanctioned importation of illegal, subpar products. Recent incidents across various