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Charles Mgbolu
Journalist and writes from Nigeria.
Journalist and writes from Nigeria.
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Deadly waterways: Why Nigeria suffers recurring boat tragedies
Nigeria's latest boat tragedy resulted in at least 60 deaths, highlighting how the country's inland waterways remain dangerously unregulated, with safety laws routinely flouted and rescue infrastructure limited.
4 min read
Favour Ofili: The Nigerian world record-breaking athlete who switched allegiance to Türkiye
The Nigerian athlete says she has ''discovered a new home in Türkiye.''
2 min read
Diving into inclusion: Nigerian coach teaches swimming to children with disabilities
This Nigerian swimming coach is turning fear into freedom by teaching children with disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds how to survive and thrive in the water.
5 min read
Kenya's anti-doping blitz: Education, testing and redemption
Athletics powerhouse Kenya has increased funding and initiated a series of steps to tackle the challenge of doping, including the launch of the Clean Sport Education campaign.
5 min read
A season of rare triumphs for Nigerian women in sports
Nigerian women athletes have delivered a relentless wave of victories, asserting their dominance on the continental stage in 2025.
3 min read
How South Africa's Cape Town is confronting baboon troops
Authorities are worried some of these baboons no longer show any fear of humans.
2 min read
Reviving Griot: How social media is helping storytelling traditions in modern Liberia
Liberia’s oral heritage, passed down from elders to the youth, suffered a rupture during the 14-year civil war.
3 min read
'Wanted to escape, but I couldn't': How illegal miners are lured into SA's deadly gold rush
South Africa has long struggled with widespread illegal mining, primarily fuelled by high rates of poverty and unemployment.
5 min read
Transition to adulthood: How South Africa's initiation ceremonies went wrong
The South African government officially recognises male initiation ceremonies as a cultural practice that marks the transformation of young boys to adulthood, but warns against unsafe practices.
4 min read
Bariis Iskukaris: Celebrating the national dish of Somalia
In a world increasingly driven by fast food and instant meals, to Somalis, Bariis Iskukaris stands as a testament to tradition worth preserving, sharing, and celebrating.
3 min read
