Tucked away off the coast of Sub-Saharan Africa, spanning the equator, is one of Africa’s many hidden treasures, the twin island of Sao Tome and Principe (STP). Once a global leader in cocoa production, STP is made up of two naturally exquisite islands formed of volcanic rock with a population…
A four-year old girl was raped in Assin Adadientem village in the Assin North District of the Central Region of Ghana recently, sparking outrage. With all the conversations online, it’s clear there is need for more awareness and discussion on sexual and gender violence, including in the workplace or schools. People are demanding…
Breast cancer is the most common cancer that affects women and the most common cause of cancer deaths in Ghana; it is a growth of abnormal cells in the breast. Over time, and when undetected, these cells can invade healthy breast tissue nearby as well as the lymph system in…
She looked 14, but she was pregnant. She wore a big dress probably meant for someone three times her size, as if to conceal her pregnancy. Maybe she just liked the dress. It was not obvious. She looked so sad, but at the same time determined. She caught my attention.…
Many are the tales of entrepreneurs born from passion; of eureka moments inevitably leading said entrepreneur down a winding rabbit hole that is now their life. The story couldn’t be more different for Adjo Dede Asare. Hers is a tale of family legacy, practicality, and a desire to explore not…
When you look at the photo above you probably see a young African woman jet setting in an exotic location. She looks happy. And I was. But I was also a struggling Masters student who was barely making ends meet during Italy’s economic crisis. I had a full scholarship for…
Africa is known for its breathtaking natural scenery, superb wildlife, ancient ruins, cultural traditions and diverse peoples. There is no need to travel far if everything is on the same continent; Africa has everything you could ever want. Wouldn’t it be lovely if you can just hop on a plane,…
Sharp pain. The kind that literally stops you in your tracks. A tug, insistent, drawing you into yourself. Then the sucking sensation that is eerily reminiscent of you forcing every last drop of that soft drink from the bottle, through the straw, and into your mouth. All this, happening right…
The African blogosphere has come a long way over the past decade. In addition to an expansion in the number of Africa-related blogs and topics covered on the internet, there is a lot more depth and nuance to digital content produced by the continent’s bloggers and content creators. The “African Blogger You…
Every year, thousands of African students look at graduate school programs outside their country of origin to take what some might consider as the next logical step in their educational career: obtaining a graduate or masters degree. Indeed, it does seem to be a minimum requirement for applying to jobs…