Youth in Sudan helped topple a ruthless dictator
Among pro-democracy protesters around the world in 2019, youth and women in Sudan led a movement that ousted a ruthless,…
Our most popular stories in 2019? Read on.
We published more stories in 2019 and were read in nearly 200 countries and territories. Readers flocked to articles about…
Nigerian state recruits local hunters to fight terrorism
A governor in Nigeria is recruiting 10,000 hunters to try to accomplish what the army has been unable to do:…
Decoder Spotlight: African Academy excels again
African Leadership Academy wins News-Decoder's "Decoder in the Spotlight" award for its students' exemplary contributions to our global community.
We are here because of a shirt!
My shirt was an act of defiance against anyone who believed I couldn’t be Igala, Muslim and feminist. I never…
Watch: African goddesses and a celebration of women
I wanted to dispel preconceived notions about women in Africa. Three goddesses capture the strength of African women and celebrate…
Islamic State — wounded but unbowed
The head of the Islamic State has been killed. But the hardline militant group's influence is growing in Africa, and…
How dogs in Kenya are helping to save elephants
Poachers trading ivory are threatening Africa's elephants with extinction. I shot a film showing how dogs are stemming the flow…
Biafra lost a war but gained a musical heritage
Secessionist Biafra lost a grim war that divided Nigeria. But songs aimed at motivating troops in a lost cause have…
Kenya tackles youth unemployment with education shift
Soaring youth unemployment has forced Kenya to reform its education system. Now, it's focused on providing technical training. Will it…