Maternal Deaths Keep Increasing in Nigeria. Healthcare Services Still Remain Underfunded.
Nigeria has the second-highest number of global maternal deaths. Due to underfunding and other issues, interventions remain unsuccessful.
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Samad Uthman and Samuel Ajala
Sep 259 min read
In Nigeria, Indigenous Communities Bear The Brunt Of Harmful Quarrying Practices
Rock quarrying companies in Nigeria conduct blasting operations close to residences, causing harm to the health of these communities.
Kang-Chun Cheng
Sep 1110 min read
Perspective: Mount Kenya's Risky Adventure
As the mountain’s ecosystems weaken due to increased tourism, its future looks uncertain, especially with failing governmental stewardship.
Roseline Mgbodichinma Anya Okorie
Jun 75 min read
Perspective: For This Desire, I Choose The Sun
I chose Nchuanwu to mean ‘To chase the sun’. It is more romantic, and more true to me because everything on Earth happens under the sun.
Kang-Chun Cheng
Apr 167 min read
In Rural Western Uganda, A Tree-Planting Initiative Shows Signs of Life
“That’s where the love begins — from the local man. The connection increases the desire to protect them later on.”
Kang-Chun Cheng
Jan 229 min read
Another Day at the Courts with Kenya's Ogiek Tribe
“Without the forest, the Ogieks cannot survive. It is like removing a fish out of a lake — it will definitely die.”
Ekpali Saint
Dec 20, 20239 min read
“Stiamo soffrendo”
“Piangiamo ogni volta che andiamo a raccogliere i nostri platani. Stiamo davvero soffrendo e non sappiamo chi interverrà”.
Ekpali Saint
Nov 9, 20238 min read
“We Are Suffering”: Despite Steps Taken, Gas Flaring Still Threatens Livelihoods in Niger Delta
“We cry each time we go to harvest our plantains. We expect big bunches but we get angry seeing small bunches because of [gas] flaring.”
Navya Pothamsetty
Jun 29, 20237 min read
Hyena Helpers for Human-predator Harmony
“People want to... feel heard and want to see that there are efforts being made, regardless of the evidence behind what works."
Samuel Ajala
Mar 9, 20239 min read
Widowed and Homeless, Internally Displaced Nigerian Women Recount Devastating Flood Experiences
“I was thinking when he makes it, he would take care of me and my daughters. But no, he is gone painfully.”
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