The Economist
Africa: Islamic State's next frontier
Islamic State has been largely driven out of its territory in the Middle East. But the terrorist organisation's ideology lives on and is taking root in Africa where jihadist violence has increased by 300% since 2010.
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: Rediscovery and beyond
Why are we ignorant of the archaeology left behind in West Africa? Are West Africans going to rediscover their history and will there be a demand of giving back physical objects from foreign museums in aiding that rediscovery? West...
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche talks about challenging stereotypes
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Cnidaria Part 1: Introduction and Broad Characteristics
Next up for animal phyla is Cnidaria! This phylum contains jellyfish, sea anemones, corals, and all kinds of other organisms. This one is pretty meaty so it will take several tutorials. Let's start by getting through some information...
SWPictures
Using Text Messages to Fight Drug Counterfeiting in Nigeria
This video discusses the issue of drug counterfeiting in Nigeria and introduces a new idea of using text messaging to check the authenticity of medication. The system involves scratch cards with unique codes that patients can use to...
AllTime 10s
10 Most Dangerous Borders
Some countries are easier to get into than others, and some are outright dangerous. Today Alltime10s takes you through the 10 Most Dangerous Borders in the world.
SWPictures
Nigeria: Family Planning and birth control
In Nigeria, Family Planning is free for the first time. Local religious groups and community leaders are supporting it. Young women in the district of Pampaida in northern Nigeria are attending a clinic where they receive advice. In this...
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche speaks about her inspiration
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...
SWPictures
Developing Cheaper and Safer Antivenoms for Deadly Snakes
The video features a report on the development of cheaper and safer antivenoms for deadly snakes in Nigeria by scientists at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. It highlights the dangerous and expensive process of extracting venom...
Curated Video
Black sounding' names and their surprising history
What's in a name? Sometimes it's just our imagination, and other times it's an attempt at a political statement. Black names have been satirized and stereotyped for a long time, but they have a unique and downright surprising history....
SWPictures
SURVIVOR'S GUIDE - HIV Stigma in Nigeria
Gloria was diagnosed with HIV when she was 13. She is now 18 and trying to live a normal life. However, being HIV positive in a country like Nigeria is an uphill struggle. Facing hostility from her mother, church, community and...
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: Resources and boundaries
How hard is it for historians to look at what was going on before the slave trade in West Africa? What were the limits of geographic expansion in West Africa? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 3
Next Animation Studio
Collapsed Nigerian building’s permit was for 15 floors, rather than 21 built
Building which collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria on Monday had six more floors than original permit allowed.
Science360
Discover how desert sidewinder rattlesnakes slither sandy slopes! NSF Science Now 28
In this week’s episode we learn how researchers are working to stop Ebola in its tracks; explore ways to streamline air traffic control, saving fuel and airport emissions; discover how desert sidewinder rattlesnakes slither sandy slopes;...
Bino and Fino
Wave Your Flag
Bino and Fino go on an adventure with Zeena to learn about the flags of many African countries.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ọlásúnkànmí Ọpẹ́ifá - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Nigeria
Olasunkanmi Opeifa is an English teacher at the Government Day Secondary School Karu, Abuja, Nigeria. He is a Poet and Coordinator, Phenomenon Education Development. Olasunkanmi was selected as an FCT champion, 2018 Maltina Teacher of...
Next Animation Studio
Nigerian gunmen release hundreds of child hostages
The ordeal started when a large number of gunmen riding motorbikes stormed the compound of a high school in Kankara.
The Africa Channel
Care for Color - For the Love of Water: The reverential connection between black culture and water
This series presents the art of taking care of oneself, unique to people of color, with a specific focus on wellness in all its forms. Host Ngozi Paul takes on the stereotype that black people can’t swim. In the process, discovering the...
The Africa Channel
African Artists Speak - Ablade Glover
Taking the viewer on a visually stunning journey across the globe, African Masters reveals the story behind the African art scene. Artist Profiles; Nigeria,Ghana, behind the scenes footage of artists studios and workspaces, featuring El...
Next Animation Studio
Unidentified gunmen kidnap 317 schoolgirls in Nigeria
Armed men kidnapped 317 schoolgirls from a state-run school in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria, police said in a statement on Friday, Feb. 26.
SWPictures
Providing Healthcare to a Stilted Community in Lagos, Nigeria
The video discusses the challenges of providing healthcare to a community of fishermen living in stilted homes in Lagos, Nigeria. Doctors Without Borders established a clinic in the heart of the community, providing medical care and...
History Hit
West Africa Before the Europeans: West Africas globalization
What was West Africa like before the Europeans arrival? How did the empires grow, flourish and eventually decline? West Africa Before the Europeans, Part 1
SWPictures
Nigeria: Dealing with Kidney Disease
The video explores the growing problem of kidney disease in Africa, particularly in Nigeria. The lack of resources and facilities to treat the disease, coupled with a shortage of medical experts, means that many people are left untreated...
The Africa Channel
Behind the Words: Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche talks about her book 'Purple Hibiscus'
Go, Behind the Words of some of Africa’s literary icons and hear what inspired their writings. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author of bestselling novel, Americanah the soon to be produced HBO Max series starring Lupito Nyong’o, and Half of...