Society

A quiet yet profound shift is altering the social landscape for young women in Chad. From the bustling streets of N’Djamena’s working-class districts to its more affluent neighborhoods, a new …

The smartphone revolution: how digital status is shaping the lives of young women in Chad Read More

For many students, the school holidays are far from a time of total rest. It is an opportunity to learn a real-life lesson on the ground. In N’Djamena, Léa, a …

In N’Djamena, student Léa sells cassava to fund her school fees during break Read More

Hypertension, often referred to as the “silent killer,” is responsible for over 17,000 fatalities annually across Cameroon. This pervasive condition impacts approximately one in three adults nationwide. Notably, its prevalence …

Understanding and preventing the silent killer: hypertension in Cameroon Read More

Society Cameroun dismantles human trafficking network luring youths with fake foreign job offers Posing as legitimate multi-level marketing firms, operators baited job seekers with promises of lucrative overseas employment before …

Cameroun crackdown on human trafficking rings promising fake overseas jobs Read More

Struggles of N’Djamena’s youth: sand trade as a lifeline N’Djamena’s youth navigate extreme hardship amid rising unemployment, turning to the grueling trade of sand hauling to secure their livelihoods. From …

Young people in N’Djamena endure harsh sand trade to survive Read More

For families in Burkina Faso, the dream of quality education often comes with a heavy financial burden. Alain Damiba, a slam artist, shares a common sentiment: “The soaring costs of …

Burkina Faso: balancing private school fees and public education needs Read More

Despite robust legislation enacted over fifteen years ago, smoking in public venues remains a widespread and largely unpunished practice across Chad, particularly within its bustling capital, N’Djamena. A short walk …

N’Djamena’s struggle: anti-smoking laws ignored in public spaces Read More

In the vibrant coastal city of Dakar, Sénégal, a transformative initiative is making powerful waves. The Black Girls Surf association is skillfully harnessing the power of the ocean to guide …

Surfing the waves of change: how Dakar’s black girls surf is empowering Senegal’s youth back to school Read More

Society Tension at the Champions League final near Saint-Cloud Gate As the Champions League final unfolded at Parc des Princes, tensions escalated in the vicinity of Saint-Cloud Gate, casting a …

Tension at the champions league final near saint-cloud gate Read More

Tchad Tchad : le phénomène « Hadid kilo » , une menace pour l’enfance Le commerce de ferraille « Hadid kilo » à N’Djamena pousse les enfants au vol, suscitant …

N’Djamena’s ‘hadid kilo’ trade sparks child theft fears in Chad Read More

In the heart of Bamako, displaced families from the former Faladiè market are struggling to celebrate Eid al-Adha under dire conditions after their eviction from the site. The makeshift camp …

Tabaski celebrations marred by hardship for displaced families in Bamako Read More

Schools in Chad are grappling with a growing crisis of student indiscipline that threatens the nation’s future leadership. Addressing this challenge requires a shared commitment between educators, families, and society …

Tchad schools struggle with rising student indiscipline amid family challenges Read More