Mpox crisis hits the DRC hard; hospitals overwhelmed. Javier Guzman, Director of Global Health Policy at the Center for Global Development discusses response delays and solutions.
Since 2016, Rwanda has embraced drones to revolutionise access to healthcare, enabling the rapid delivery of blood and vaccines to even the most remote areas. This innovation, led by the American company Zipline, based in Muhanga, continues beyond there. Drones are now playing a crucial role in agriculture and food distribution, transforming the daily lives of Rwandans. Inspired by this success, Kenya follows suit, using these technologies to deliver vaccines, illustrating a rapidly expanding model in East Africa.
She is redefining African cinema with her daring filmography. Born into a family of artists, she has established herself as a major figure in auteur cinema, winning awards at Cannes and Berlin. Discover her unique career path, her thoughts on identity and art, and her views on the impact of her film ‘Dahomey’, the rise of African cinema, and the challenges facing women filmmakers.
In Guinea, early marriage and female genital mutilation threaten the future of many young girls; this bold project aims to transform their lives.
She is a talented vocal coach and singer. Originally from Côte d'Ivoire, with roots in Cameroon, Menoosha has lived and worked between Germany and France. She advocates for the concept of overcoming trauma through music.
Luthiery, the age-old art of making stringed instruments, is getting a new lease of life in Cameroon thanks to Clovis Tchoufack. Based in Douala, this visionary craftsman combines tradition and innovation to create unique guitars that are making their mark on the country's musical scene. From a passion born of heartbreak, Clovis has built a flourishing career, becoming a benchmark to be reckoned with. Journalist: Maxime Farrel Bounya
Resisting a new wave of maritime piracy in eastern Somalia is the number one priority for Puntland's maritime police force.
Aissatou Ami Touré, Managing Director of Yassir Senegal, an Algerian e-commerce start-up. The company offers digital financial services, enabling users to pay, save and borrow, in addition to e-commerce and delivery solutions. During this interview, Aissatou discussed the challenges of mobile payments for e-commerce in Africa. She was awarded the Les Margaret Prize 2024 in the Africa category, organised by the Journée de la Femme Digitale (JFD).
Meet David Ochieng, known as Avido, a designer and former dancer whose passion for fashion has propelled him to remarkable heights. As the creative genius behind the Kibera Fashion Show, his innovative designs have dressed international stars like Beyoncé and Bruno Mars. Beyond the runway, he founded the Avido Foundation, dedicated to uplifting the community in Kibera, Kenya's largest slum.
