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How Social Media is helping Female Consumers hold Corporations Accountable.

How Social Media is helping Female Consumers hold Corporations Accountable.

What do Always sanitary products, X-pression braids, Thinx period-proof underwear, and DevaCurl have in common? While the uses of these products are as different from each other as day is…

“Everything is sex… Except sex; which is power, and power is just sex” -Janelle Monae.

“Everything is sex… Except sex; which is power, and power is just sex” -Janelle Monae.

Inspired by Janelle Monae’s song Screwed from the album Dirty Computer. Let's start this off with a Gender inequality. A report by the World Economic Forum estimates that at the…

COVID-19 and Renewable Energy Transition In Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

COVID-19 and Renewable Energy Transition In Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Source Since the inception of COVID-19, mankind have witnessed the unleashing of an unprecedented global economic dilemma, resulting in a terra incognita for countries and most sectors, but few more…

The Voice Inside Your Head

The Voice Inside Your Head

How it used to be Remember when you were a child? When you were so excited to paint, not because you "knew how" to paint but because there was nothing…

Lockdown vs. No Lockdown: What’s the Effective Solution to Combat COVID 19 in Africa?

Lockdown vs. No Lockdown: What’s the Effective Solution to Combat COVID 19 in Africa?

As we all know about this global pandemic called COVID 19 (coronavirus), it is affecting both, the rich and the poor, black and whites, Asians, Europeans, Australian and Africans, it…

What’s Up With the African Continental Free Trade Area?

What’s Up With the African Continental Free Trade Area?

(2019) INTRODUCTION The beauty of the African continent lies in the economic, social, innovative, and cultural diversity of its people. The African man or woman is so unique that deep…

The evolution of technology: we are left to use implanted microchips.

The evolution of technology: we are left to use implanted microchips.

(Stevens L, 2017) Implanted microchips As our technology era evolves, our electronic devices still grow smaller and extra compact. People were used to big computers in the early 90s, and…

How to Make Teaching more Effective?

How to Make Teaching more Effective?

PUSEY. S, 2019 Education is an enlightening experience. It brings an integrating permanent change in one's thinking and capacity to do things. According to Bell Hooks, “education was about the…

Queer Ecological Feminism; my perspective.

Queer Ecological Feminism; my perspective.

Through watching Queer Eye on Netflix, I took notice of the role intersectionality plays - how a minority group combine effort to help uplift people's lives. The show's concept demonstrates the interconnectedness…

The Tipping Point: Is there a point of no return in Climate Change?

The Tipping Point: Is there a point of no return in Climate Change?

Dominoes tipping over. Image from (Lewis, 2019) If like me you've been wondering if the recent floodings in Kenya (Al-Jazeera, 2020), Rwanda (TRT, 2020), and the DRC (VoA news, 2020),…

“Recycling technologies the highway to an Eco-friendly Africa.”

“Recycling technologies the highway to an Eco-friendly Africa.”

Africa Today Africa has been undergoing the fastest rate of urbanization for the past two decades at per cent a year. African countries experiencing economic growth, rapid urbanization and increased…

Queer Lives in Africa during Covid-19

Queer Lives in Africa during Covid-19

In many countries across Africa, even in “normal” everyday life, the queer community lives in fear and is subjected to violence and discrimination on basis of their sexuality. NGO groups…

What do you know about graphic design?

What do you know about graphic design?

Is it this? Source: (Word Stream, 2019) An advert Or this? Source: (Mdundo,2016) A  meme of a photoshop fail. whatever guess you had you are probably right. Graphic design under…

Where Climate and queerness Intersect; Human Rights.

Where Climate and queerness Intersect; Human Rights.

In the contemporary societal disposition of capitalistic states, markets and way of life, there has been an emergence of climatic changes; changes that have moved against the nuance of what…

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What is Virtual Reality and how can it Revolutionize Rwanda’s Education System in 2020.

source: Virtual Reality() can be defined as a computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional image or atmosphere which will be interacted using special equipment, like a helmet with a screen within…

Sex Education : Why it matters

Sex Education : Why it matters

Past couple of days on 13th February, Rwanda joined  the rest of the world to celebrate the international day of condom. Watching the news with parents, there is an uncomfortable…

”Why we need to go back and review existing  approaches for women’s full inclusion.”

”Why we need to go back and review existing approaches for women’s full inclusion.”

2019 Global Gender Summit held in Kigali, Image 2019 One cannot overlook how the last decade was marked by the championship of equality, among which was women's full inclusion in…

How Twitter became a Resistance Enclave for Kenyan Women.

How Twitter became a Resistance Enclave for Kenyan Women.

Image by Lulu Kitololo Counting Dead Women Kenya (@deadwomen_ke) is not your ordinary Twitter account. Instead of regular musings, this twitter account documents and draws attention to news about women…

Social media is the “new Parent”. Are we doomed?

Social media is the “new Parent”. Are we doomed?

The advent of the Third Industrial Revolution has disrupted relationships between people, making the world a ‘planetary village’. Nowadays, thanks to social media, interactions in the four corners of the…

What would Davido do with a BA degree anyway?

What would Davido do with a BA degree anyway?

Exploring the creative industry through Education's spectrum: How Africa would have developed Artists/Athletes in schools Africa can indeed solve the challenges faced with the opportunities within. And Education is the…

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Arts, Culture & Design

The Potential of African Fashion

Daniel Charles OtudorJanuary 18, 20212 Comments2021-01-18T03:29:20+02:00
HARNESSING ITS POTENTIAL Fashion, what is it? , some say it is a way of…
Culture: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Culture: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Kadmiel Jensen Enders January 7, 2021 No Comment2021-01-07T12:16:01+02:00
Over the past few years, conversations surrounding Global Challenges have proliferated around me and have…
The Lion That Doesn’t Bite

The Lion That Doesn’t Bite

Winifred Awinpoya Atanga December 17, 2020 No Comment2021-01-20T15:17:39+02:00
BEHIND THE CURTAINS OF GHANA'S WILDLIFE Close your eyes, picture the world without biodiversity, the…

Education  Get Feed for Education

Education

Did you know?

Oredola Laweda GeorgeJanuary 20, 20212 Comments2021-01-20T05:19:57+02:00
"Reiterating the Relevance of Mental Health DISCOURSE in Uganda and Sierra Leone” “Mental illness is…
An Inter-Generational Governance System: Securing Young People’s Future

An Inter-Generational Governance System: Securing Young People’s Future

Patrick Karekezi January 17, 2021 No Comment2021-01-17T06:22:30+02:00
Over the years, young people in Uganda have been referred to as dreamless dreamers, impulsive,…
Improve Your Employment Opportunities With The Internet

How To Use The Internet To Improve Your Skills and Finally Find a Job

Gisele Mukezamana January 14, 2021 No Comment2021-01-14T04:28:35+02:00
Image by RF Studio Finding a job is not easy for Rwandan college students and…

Agriculture  Get Feed for Agriculture

Agriculture

Is Agriculture Key to the Success of African Youth?

Sarah MurungiJanuary 18, 2021No Comment2021-01-18T04:07:56+02:00
(RYAF, 2018) The Gold Mine that we are sleeping on I dare say that Agriculture…
Is Urban Farming The Solution To Liberia’s Food Insecurity?

Is Urban Farming The Solution To Liberia’s Food Insecurity?

Usman L Kromah December 17, 2020 No Comment2020-12-17T07:50:26+02:00
The Republic of Liberia is a small West African nation where up to 60% of…
To the Farmer’s Best Friend

To the Farmer’s Best Friend

Ines De Chance Iradukunda December 17, 2020 No Comment2020-12-17T16:50:14+02:00
Image source  ‌ What if there were no farmers in Rwanda? #farmersareheroes #agriculture #Rwanda Our…

Women's Empowerment  Get Feed for Women's Empowerment

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The Tale of Women’s Empowerment in Rwanda

Melina Gaju UwamweziJanuary 18, 2021No Comment2021-01-18T04:03:22+02:00
The Tale of women empowerment in Rwanda "Women and men are equal in terms of…
‘One City, Two Tales’

‘One City, Two Tales’

Tealee A Brown December 16, 2020 1 Comment2020-12-17T07:08:20+02:00
“when you take it upon yourself to politicise human bodies & the right to keep…
“Everything is sex… Except sex; which is power, and power is just sex” -Janelle Monae.

“Everything is sex… Except sex; which is power, and power is just sex” -Janelle Monae.

Jerrylynn Kariuki June 3, 2020 No Comment2020-06-04T08:02:58+02:00
Inspired by Janelle Monae’s song Screwed from the album Dirty Computer. Let's start this off…

Climate Change  Get Feed for Climate Change

Climate Change

What if we could all have access to water and sanitation services?

Joseph Leonel Tilado SandwidiDecember 21, 2020No Comment2020-12-21T10:22:08+02:00
©  amitiesavoiesahel Mrs Ouedraogo lives in a village about 50 km from Ouagadougou, the capital…
You Can Clean the Air — Here’s How

You Can Clean the Air — Here’s How

Damilola Olawale Adeduro December 17, 2020 No Comment2021-01-06T04:55:58+02:00
Onitsha, a city in Nigeria. Ranked by WHO as one of the world’s most polluted…
Proper E-waste Management in Rwanda

Proper E-waste Management in Rwanda

Gedeon Murenzi December 17, 2020 No Comment2020-12-17T07:07:43+02:00
Why do we need to ensure that the future generations have the natural resources available…

Governance  Get Feed for Governance

Education

An Inter-Generational Governance System: Securing Young People’s Future

Patrick KarekeziJanuary 17, 2021No Comment2021-01-17T06:22:30+02:00
Over the years, young people in Uganda have been referred to as dreamless dreamers, impulsive,…
A Call for rebuilding in Sierra Leone’s equity framework.

A Call for rebuilding in Sierra Leone’s equity framework.

Paul Elongima Henry Joseph December 17, 2020 1 Comment2021-01-08T04:43:58+02:00
Sierra Leone Law Court According to the UN Human Improvement Report (2007), Sierra Leone remains…
IT WASN’T ME!!! JUST SAY IT WASN’T YOU? ~Shaggy

IT WASN’T ME!!! JUST SAY IT WASN’T YOU? ~Shaggy

Cindy Shirlley Kolenyo December 17, 2020 1 Comment2020-12-17T17:41:34+02:00
Tracey sat at the back seat of her father’s car as they drove to the…

Healthcare  Get Feed for Healthcare

Education

Did you know?

Oredola Laweda GeorgeJanuary 20, 20212 Comments2021-01-20T05:19:57+02:00
"Reiterating the Relevance of Mental Health DISCOURSE in Uganda and Sierra Leone” “Mental illness is…
The Plight of Zimbabweans with Common Mental Disorders

The Plight of Zimbabweans with Common Mental Disorders

Tadiwa Gwede January 20, 2021 No Comment2021-01-20T03:08:20+02:00
The Global healthcare space has seen drastic changes in the last few decades as technology…
Depression in the heart of Africa: 100 days, A million scars.

Depression in the heart of Africa: 100 days, A million scars.

Anitah Murungi January 14, 2021 No Comment2021-01-14T04:21:07+02:00
(“Pinterest Rwandan Flag Painted on Face”) Personal STORY Growing up in a country like Rwanda,…

Urbanisation  Get Feed for Urbanisation

Climate Change

You Can Clean the Air — Here’s How

Damilola Olawale AdeduroDecember 17, 2020No Comment2021-01-06T04:55:58+02:00
Onitsha, a city in Nigeria. Ranked by WHO as one of the world’s most polluted…
The Earth is Alive and COVID-19 is her Revenge on Humankind…

The Earth is Alive and COVID-19 is her Revenge on Humankind…

Cisse N'gandjo Wassa June 1, 2020 8 Comments2020-06-01T04:00:24+02:00
Gaia Art representation - Wicca Magazine The world is currently experiencing one of the most…
Where Climate and queerness Intersect; Human Rights.

Where Climate and queerness Intersect; Human Rights.

Samantha Osanjo March 24, 2020 11 Comments2020-03-27T11:43:21+02:00
In the contemporary societal disposition of capitalistic states, markets and way of life, there has…

Wildlife Conservation  Get Feed for Wildlife Conservation

Arts, Culture & Design

The Lion That Doesn’t Bite

Winifred Awinpoya AtangaDecember 17, 2020No Comment2021-01-20T15:17:39+02:00
BEHIND THE CURTAINS OF GHANA'S WILDLIFE Close your eyes, picture the world without biodiversity, the…
Proper E-waste Management in Rwanda

Proper E-waste Management in Rwanda

Gedeon Murenzi December 17, 2020 No Comment2020-12-17T07:07:43+02:00
Why do we need to ensure that the future generations have the natural resources available…
Marine life protection

Marine life protection

Aminata Soumah December 11, 2020 No Comment2021-01-20T03:18:30+02:00
Marine Pollution (Society, 2020) News " MORE PLASTIC THAN FISH IN THE OCEAN BY 2050…

Infrastructure  Get Feed for Infrastructure

Infrastructure

Water Sanitation: Cameroon’s Nightmare Coming To Light.

Arnaud Tchokossa CheDecember 17, 2020No Comment2021-01-08T06:44:05+02:00
 How comfortable the government can be when it comes to water distribution and sanitation is…
Future Class Norm #1: All Hands on Tech!

Future Class Norm #1: All Hands on Tech!

Jessica Uwera June 3, 2020 1 Comment2020-06-04T07:57:16+02:00
Students in Somalia ( @HelpYateem twitter, 2017) The conversations discussing digitization (part of the third…
COVID-19 and Renewable Energy Transition In Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

COVID-19 and Renewable Energy Transition In Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Jeremiah Thoronka June 3, 2020 No Comment2020-06-04T08:01:50+02:00
Source Since the inception of COVID-19, mankind have witnessed the unleashing of an unprecedented global…

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