Women’s rights: Widows’ Uprising
In Congo, widows have to endure a double punishment: losing their husband and injustice. In Pointe-Noire, a group of women is fighting for their rights.
Society
14 October 2022
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7 May 2024
School cafeterias in Benin
In Benin, school cafeterias do more than just serve food—they also help students thrive academically. Since they were introduced in 2017, there's been a big change: classrooms are no longer empty in the afternoons, as students stay for meals and continued learning. The cafeteria has become essential for education, allowing for longer learning hours and creating a conducive environment for children's growth.
Society
15 February 2024
Diversity Days and the development of female leadership
Let's now dive into the heart of Cameroon to discover an inspiring initiative that redefines norms and celebrates diversity. The 'Diversity Days' organised by the NGO DV Lancez-vous offer a unique platform, guided by the goal of strengthening female leadership among women living with disabilities.
Society
2 February 2024
Mountaga Diop, working to defend the rights of children and young migrants
Through his rich and committed career, Mountaga Diop, founder of the Kirikou Association, traces a unique path, leaving a positive mark at the crossroads of education, integration and solidarity.
Society
26 January 2024
Moboti Mayi, a generator to improve people’s access to drinking water
In the Republic of Congo where access to drinking water remains a challenge for the majority. Daily expeditions of residents equipped with cans, basins and buckets often occur, both in villages and in certain large towns. Faced with this reality, two Congolese engineers, Yannick Mboumba and Landry Ndinga, designed a water generator which transforms ambient air into drinking water.
Society
5 January 2024
Augustin Tamba, Mayor of Yaoundé and Chairman of the Cameroon Association of United Towns and Cities
Augustin Tamba is among those who want to change African cities. A specialist in the strategic management of decentralised local authorities, he has developed coaching, lobbying, business engineering and economic intelligence activities. And after that decided to take the plunge into public life by becoming mayor of Yaoundé 7 in 2013. He has since been appointed head of the Cameroon Association of United Towns and Cities. He is our guest this week.
Society
4 January 2024
Urban planning: the urgent need to rethink the African city – Cameroon
The continent's demographic expansion is bringing its own share of often dramatic incidents to African cities. Floods and landslides that sweep away homes have become more frequent. Experts believe that the issue of safe and sustainable housing for the continent's cities has become urgent. A recent international conference was held in Cameroon on this subject, a few days after a tragedy in Yaoundé. This is the report from our correspondent Aboubakar Mounchili.
