Tchad N’Djamena’s young generation: surviving through the sand trade In N’Djamena, young Chadians are increasingly turning to the sand trade as a means of survival, […]
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Human rights violations in DRC: stark contrast between Kinshasa and east
Human rights in DRC: Paul Nsapu highlights stark contrasts between Kinshasa and eastern regions Society Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 18:03 Human rights in DRC: […]
N’Djamena’s scrap metal trade: how ‘hadid kilo’ endangers children
In bustling districts of N’Djamena, a familiar cry echoes through the streets: ‘Hadid kilo! Hadid kilo!’ Vendors push rickshaws overflowing with scrap metal, a trade […]
Tabaski celebrations marred by hardship for Bamako displaced
SocietyMali Tabaski celebrations marred by hardship for Bamako displaced By local correspondent May 26, 202626 May 2026 Displaced families in Bamako face harsh conditions ahead […]
Tchad school discipline crisis: schools and families must unite
Tchad Discipline in Tchad’s schools: a challenge for both educators and families School indiscipline in Tchad is undermining the country’s future leadership. Restoring order requires […]
Tabaski in Niamey: soaring sheep prices strain household budgets
The streets of Niamey are alive with activity as the city prepares for Aïd al-Adha. Trucks laden with livestock stream into the capital from all […]
Le Mali vacille, l’Alliance des États du Sahel brille par sa discrétion
#FREEGLEIZES Depuis le 29 juin 2025, notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste pour Society et So Foot, est emprisonné en Algérie. Nous ne l’oublions pas et réclamons sa libération. En savoir plus sur #FREEGLEIZES By Yacouba […]
Tchad women street vendors and the hidden cost on children
Across the bustling markets of Chad, a new wave of entrepreneurship is unfolding—one led by determined women navigating the crowded streets with baskets of fresh […]
Women in Senegal face targeted digital abuse over gender stereotypes
In Senegal, a growing epidemic of gendered disinformation is silencing women online, with more than six in ten female internet users reporting targeted harassment campaigns […]
Repeated miscarriages in young mothers in Chad: causes and solutions
Silent suffering: why young mothers in Chad face repeated miscarriages In neighborhoods across N’Djamena and smaller cities in Chad, repeated miscarriages among young women have […]
Tackling the normalization of corruption in Mali: the weight of “small gifts”
“Bonya” (respect), “woro songo” (the price of cola), or “buru songo” (the price of bread) — these are just a few of the local terms […]
Training midwives to save lives in Mali
Empowering midwives to transform healthcare for young women in Mali Bamako — At just 19 years old, Kadidia from Bamako faced a daunting challenge: discussing […]