Amara Diop

Amara Diop

Last seen: 5 months ago

West Africa/Sahel Correspondent at Global1.News. Dakar-based journalist covering politics, security, climate, and development across Francophone and Anglophone West Africa. Tells the stories of a region undergoing profound transformation.

Member since May 27, 2026

Argungu Festival: Drama, 59kg Catch and Presidential...

After a six-year hiatus forced by security challenges, the Argungu Internatio...

ECOWAS Signs Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Pact 2026

In a pivotal move that could transform energy access for millions across West...

Alune Wade Lights Up Saint-Louis Jazz Festival 2025

Alune Wade delivered a legendary performance at the 2025 Saint-Louis Jazz Fes...

Kenyan Men With Female Surnames Stand Up to Ridicule

In the heart of East Africa, where family roots run as deep as the rivers tha...

Nuits d'Afrique Marks 40 Years as Montreal's Premier...

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How Men with Female Surnames are Standing Up to Ridi...

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Atlanta Bets on Film Future Amid Industry Slowdown

Atlanta has long been known as the "Hollywood of the South," a magnet for blo...

Kenya's Maternal Surname Revolution Among Kikuyu Men

In Kikuyu communities across Kenya, names have always carried the weight of a...

Seychelles Marks 40 Years of Kreol Festival with Vib...

Seychelles celebrated 40 years of the Kreol Festival this year, marking a sig...

Kikuyu Men Adopt Mothers' Names in Bold Kenyan Shift

In the bustling markets of Nairobi and the quiet villages of central Kenya, a...

Fela Kuti Makes History with Posthumous Grammy Lifet...

of African music, where rhythms pulse like the heartbeat of our shared contin...

Ghana TikToker Jailed Over False Claims on President...

In the bustling markets of Accra, whispers about power and ritual have long t...

Nairobi Fashion Week 2026: Kenyan Designers Lead Afr...

Nairobi Fashion Week returned for its eighth season in late January 2026, tra...

Kenyan Men Embrace Mothers' Surnames in Cultural Shift

Kenyan men adopting mothers’ surnames spark debate on identity, masculinity a...

Festival Des Masques: Benin's Sacred Mask Festival R...

In the heart of West Africa, where the Gulf of Guinea meets centuries of spir...

Ghana TikToker Jailed for False Claims About Mahama

In the bustling markets of Accra and the quiet villages along the Volta River...