TRT Afrika - Author: Firmain Eric Mbadinga

Firmain Eric Mbadinga

Producer, TRT Afrika

Producer, TRT Afrika

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PhiDoc: Moroccan startup launches platform to support PhD researchers in Africa

The platform aims to help those enrolled in doctoral programmes to access scholarships, build networks and receive research support.

PhiDoc: Moroccan startup launches platform to support PhD researchers in Africa

PhiDoc: Moroccan startup launches platform to support PhD researchers in Africa

Senegal’s rice challenge: Can local production replace imports?

Senegal imports most of the rice it consumes, including the grain used in its iconic national dishes. Now researchers, farmers and the government are working to improve local production, quality and consumer acceptance.

Senegal’s rice challenge: Can local production replace imports?

Senegal’s rice challenge: Can local production replace imports?

Breaking barriers: Chad's push for disability inclusion

Across Chad, a growing movement is proving that disability should never define a person's future.

Breaking barriers: Chad's push for disability inclusion

Breaking barriers: Chad's push for disability inclusion

Ebola: Congolese youth throw their weight behind fight against outbreak

With Ebola cases topping 1,000, a youth group in eastern DR Congo has decided to join the fight against the deadly virus with altruism as their main weapon.

Ebola: Congolese youth throw their weight behind fight against outbreak

Ebola: Congolese youth throw their weight behind fight against outbreak

Solar energy startup seeks to power Guinea to electricity sufficiency

ZePowerNet, a tech startup, seeks to offer solar energy as an alternative solution to the problem of electricity coverage in Guinea.

Solar energy startup seeks to power Guinea to electricity sufficiency

Solar energy startup seeks to power Guinea to electricity sufficiency

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%'