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Iman Elman: The Somali officer rebuilding a nation from the frontline
After her father was assassinated for promoting peace in Somalia, Iman Elman returned from Canada to join the army. Today, she is one of the country’s highest-ranking female officers, bridging the divide between security forces and the community.
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Liberia's President Boakai sacks officials after major drug busts
The mass sackings follow the seizure of cocaine valued at $317 million in the latest bust.
Winning the first 24 hours: Africa’s hepatitis fight begins with newborns
On World Hepatitis Day, WHO is urging African countries to break down the barriers that still leave millions of people undiagnosed and untreated, warning that the tools to eliminate the disease exist but must reach every mother, newborn and community
By
Sylvia Chebet
Senegal’s Faye-Sall talks: Beyond UN candidacy?
Observers say the sudden political rapprochement between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his predecessor Macky Sall could fit into the local political landscape.
By
Staff Reporter
Africa not waiting: The campaign helping reclaim a continent’s story
Africa No Filter encourages journalists and development organisations to question biased assumptions about the continent before they become headlines.
By
Charles Mgbolu
VACCINE VICTORIES: WHY GLOBAL IMMUNISATION RATES ARE INCHING FORWARD DESPITE THE ODDS
According to the annual Estimates of National Immunization Coverage released on July 15 by the WHO and UNICEF, 90% of infants worldwide—nearly 116 million—received at least one dose of the DTP vaccine in 2025, while 85% completed a three-dose series.
By
Pauline Odhiambo
Winning without a vaccine: Uganda's path to Ebola-free status
Sylvia Chebet
Luminous hope: Why 560 million Africans still wait for the light
Pauline Odhiambo
How technology is making Seychelles Africa’s anti-corruption model
Charles Mgbolu
The price of water, the promise of peace
A transition from emergency water trucking to piped water systems in displacement-affected communities in Ethiopia has reduced water production costs by up to 90%.
By
Pauline Odhiambo
South Sudan marks 15 years of independence but election test awaits
Many in the country feel the December vote would bestow a new government with a popular mandate to allow for state-building and enable citizens to demand accountability.
By
Emmanuel Oduor
Africa-Türkiye security ties gain momentum in a changing world order
Türkiye's growing influence in Africa rests on security, military training, and defence partnerships, as African nations view Ankara as an alternative to Western powers and as a supporter of local capacity-building.
By
Emmanuel Oduor
African agriculture: Farm incomes set to rise in 10 years but gains at risk
A new report forecasts rising farm incomes across the globe, but for those on the front lines of agriculture in Africa, the promise of prosperity is shadowed by the ever-present threat of volatility.
By
Pauline Odhiambo
How Türkiye’s model of mediation and defence outreach is advancing security in Africa
African nations have found a veritable security partner in Türkiye through win-win engagements that combine bolstering military capability and geopolitical diplomacy.
By
Mazhun Idris
Gathering storm: How El Niños threaten to reshape lives in Africa
A new El Niño phase is likely to begin within weeks and UN agencies warn that the risk of drought will be sharpest across the Sahel and southern Africa.
By
Pauline Odhiambo
HOW NIGERIA IS REACTING TO SURGE IN PRICE OF COOKING GAS
Retail prices of Liquefied Petroleum Gas has nearly doubled in a country with the ninth largest natural gas reserve in the world.
By
Abdulwasiu Hassan
Spotlight Authors
Pauline Odhiambo
Africa's hidden toll: When a meal becomes a death sentence
4 min read
Firmain Eric Mbadinga
Ebola: Congolese youth throw their weight behind fight against outbreak
5 min read
Adama Juldeh Munu
When the diaspora comes home: How Africa is reconnecting with its global diaspora
7 min read
Nuri Aden
Somalia turns to industrial revival in path to more economic independence
8 min read
FROM SURVIVAL TO SUCCESS: WHY THE CONVERSATION ON ALBINISM IS CHANGING
For generations, myths surrounding albinism have contributed to stigma and discrimination. In some communities, children with albinism are excluded from schools, while adults encounter barriers to employment and social participation.
By
Dayo Yusuf
Sylvia Chebet
Pauline Odhiambo
Charles Mgbolu
