TRT Afrika - Author: Firmain Eric Mbadinga

Firmain Eric Mbadinga

Producer, TRT Afrika

Producer, TRT Afrika

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Women vegetable farmers confronting climate change in northern Benin

Women vegetable farmers are at the heart of agricultural production in Niaro, in northern Benin, but the impact of climate change has been undermining their efforts.

Women vegetable farmers confronting climate change in northern Benin

Women vegetable farmers confronting climate change in northern Benin

From stigma to strength: Sokhna Ka’s journey beyond disability in Senegal

Sokhna Ka’s story is one of resilience, courage, and quiet brilliance. Born with cerebral palsy, she has risen to become a symbol of intellectual excellence in her community—and now aspires to drive more inclusive workplace policies across Africa.

From stigma to strength: Sokhna Ka’s journey beyond disability in Senegal

From stigma to strength: Sokhna Ka’s journey beyond disability in Senegal

How Ghana is championing Pan-Africanism

Ghana has, in recent years, taken bold steps in consolidating its historical place in Pan-Africanism.

How Ghana is championing Pan-Africanism

How Ghana is championing Pan-Africanism

Seychelles’ Glacis Housing Project brings homes and hope

The initiative seeks to alleviate the country's housing shortage, offering families stability, security, and a foundation for socioeconomic progress.

Seychelles’ Glacis Housing Project brings homes and hope

Seychelles’ Glacis Housing Project brings homes and hope

Gabon's Guy Roger: 'I breathe martial art, I give it 100%'

Guy Roger Nzamba, a Gabonese athlete, has achieved his dream in the US thanks to his talent and mastery of martial arts.

Gabon's Guy Roger: 'I breathe martial art, I give it 100%'

Gabon's Guy Roger: 'I breathe martial art, I give it 100%'

Qatar sends humanitarian aid to Sudan

Qatar says the humanitarian aid is expected to help in boosting healthcare services in Sudan.

Qatar sends humanitarian aid to Sudan

Qatar sends humanitarian aid to Sudan

The accent you can't escape: Why your mother tongue shapes every language you speak

The sounds we master as children determine what we can pronounce for the rest of our lives, establishing a linguistic reality that reveals why even the most accomplished polyglots carry the invisible imprint of their native tongue.

The accent you can't escape: Why your mother tongue shapes every language you speak

The accent you can't escape: Why your mother tongue shapes every language you speak

How malicious manipulation with AI is outpacing safeguards

AI is reshaping society in ways that make truth harder to verify and easier to corrupt, demanding far greater vigilance than the world has shown so far.

How malicious manipulation with AI is outpacing safeguards

How malicious manipulation with AI is outpacing safeguards

How Senegal's Biteye uses football therapy to score mental health goals

A young social worker's vision and empathy for mental health sufferers have helped turn a stigmatised group into disciplined footballers who train, travel and now represent Senegal in international competition.

How Senegal's Biteye uses football therapy to score mental health goals

How Senegal's Biteye uses football therapy to score mental health goals

Funding boost helps disabled women footballers in Kenya stay in the game

A foundation headed by a young philanthropist is helping disabled women footballers in Nairobi train safely and consistently, removing barriers that previously stopped them from realising their potential.

Funding boost helps disabled women footballers in Kenya stay in the game

Funding boost helps disabled women footballers in Kenya stay in the game