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Iran, Israel, America…Wetin concern my generator?

Wars have a curious way of travelling. They begin as distant headlines—maps on television screens, analysts in dark suits explaining geopolitics—and somehow end up in the most ordinary places: a fuel queue in Mushin, a market stall in Mile 12, or a beer parlour in Aguda. That was how the matter of the United States, Israel and Iran found its way to our table one humid evening. Chiboy arrived first, scrolling endlessly on his phone with the seriousness of a man monitoring global affairs from a plastic chair. John was already seated, studying a bottle as if it were a financial instrument. I cleared

Part One: Independent Too Soon?

The Mental Health Risks of Raising Emotionally Immature Children A Promising Young Man Ademuyiwa was the kind of young man many parents would proudly present as an example. By his early twenties, he was smart, tech-savvy, and financially independent long before most of his peers. While others were still asking for pocket money, he was already running online businesses and exploring digital trading ventures. His parents believed they had raised a resilient, capable son, confident that he could navigate the challenges of adulthood. Then the first signs of struggle began to appear. Mood swings grew more pronounced, social withdrawal became noticeable, and a sudden

Surviving the Accident — But Losing Yourself After

Dennis was once the dependable one in his family. In his mid-forties, trained as an engineer, previously employed, socially engaged, and independent, he carried himself with quiet confidence. He had plans. He had structure. He knew who he was. Then he was involved in a serious road accident. He survived. His physical injuries were treated. There were hospital visits, follow-ups, and the visible work of recovery. From the outside, it appeared that life should gradually return to normal. But it did not. Dennis never quite resumed his former rhythm. He did not return to work. He began withdrawing from friends and relatives. His sleep

The New African Publishers: Towards the Promised Land

By Olatoun Gabi-Williams This article explores the difficult, entangled, high risk and yet, hopeful journey of publishing on the continent, a journey exemplified by Somali scholar, Jama Musse Jama’s vision of literature and the arts as a site of reconstruction and liberation. Dr. Jama Musse Jama – An Ethno-Mathematical Blueprint Author and ethno-mathematician, Jama Musse Jama is also a renowned cultural activist and a “New African Publisher” at Ponte Invisibile, Hargeysa, Somaliland. In our 2021 interview, he asserts the multiple “social tsunamis” Africa has experienced as the single most revealing context for understanding Africa’s development and her struggles – including the struggles around

The role 21st century booksellers play in realising SDG 4—quality, inclusive and equitable education

By Oreoluwa Lesi SDG4 focuses on education and aims to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” It includes seven targets, which cover eliminating disparities in accessing education at the early childhood and primary levels based on gender, ability, and other socio-economic factors and, as much as possible, encouraging all women and men to stay through to the tertiary level; ensuring that all youth and a large proportion of adults are literate and numerate; and ensuring that all learners can get the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment and contribute to sustainable development. When we

The Role of Worldreader in achieving SDG 4 – Inclusive, Equitable and Quality Education: The East African Perspective

By Joan Mwachi-Amolo (Kenya) Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to “ensure inclusive, equitable and quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” Among its several core targets are universal youth literacy, early childhood development, universal pre-primary, primary and secondary education, and education for sustainable development and global citizenship. To reach SDG 4, unequal access to and quality of education must be fixed, and effective and inclusive learning environments must be created. It also requires supporting teachers, educators, and families as they facilitate learning. Tackling the Global Learning Crisis: The Transformational Power of Reading Reading is the foundation of all learning.