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Pauline Odhiambo
Producer at TRT Afrika
Producer at TRT Afrika
Articles from author
Five African nations curb polio outbreaks, but the fight is not over
Burundi — along with Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Congo, and Uganda — has successfully stopped the spread of the polio virus, marking a significant milestone in Africa's journey toward eradication.
4 min read
Hafidh Ameir Hassan: The teacher who became Tanzania’s First Gentleman
He became Tanzania’s first First Gentleman almost overnight, but Hafidh Ameir Hassan remained largely out of the spotlight. So who was the quiet man behind such a high-profile public role?
3 min read
Kenya's planned crackdown on foreign-owned small businesses sparks anxiety
As President Ruto orders the closure of foreign-owned small businesses, the nation grapples with competing visions for its informal economy—one rooted in protectionism, the other in infrastructure investment.
5 min read
Ghana’s Asante King Osei Tutu II steals the show in US
The Asantehene, King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II urged unity among Africans in Africa and in the diaspora, saying the Asante community “was built on unity, not division.”
2 min read
Solving soil: New FAO report reveals worsening degradation as proven solutions lags
Launched at COP17, the Status of the World's Soil Resources 2026 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) delivers a sobering verdict on global soil degradation and slow adaptation of proven solutions.
4 min read
‘House managers’: Sierra Leone's bold step to protect its domestic workers
In Sierra Leone, workers and employer organisations have partnered with government and international institutions to boost decent working conditions for domestic workers.
5 min read
Benin’s Angélique Kidjo earns a Hollywood star: What does it take to get one?
Securing a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is no simple feat. The selection process is highly competitive, with approximately 200 applications received each year and only 24 to 30 stars awarded annually.
3 min read
Tyla calls for ‘unified Africa’ amid anti-migrant protests in South Africa
Tyla’s call for a united Africa comes a few weeks after she was heavily criticised for not speaking against xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
3 min read
Turning the tide: Africa's drowning epidemic and the fight to save lives
The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 300,000 people die from drowning globally each year, with more than 90% of these deaths occurring in low- and middle-income countries.
6 min read
Momentum against Meningitis: Africa’s race to 2030 disease-free goal
The introduction of the revolutionary MenAfriVac vaccine, developed through a unique collaboration, effectively eliminated serogroup A meningitis in the 'Meningitis Belt,' with no reported cases since 2017.
5 min read
