July 2025

Challenges faced by women in the fashion industry in the central part of Free town, Sierra Leone

Despite the significant contribution of female entrepreneurs in the fashion industry to economic activity in western rural Sierra Leone, their growth remains subdued. This is attributed to the numerous gender-related challenges they face in the competitive business world, particularly in comparison to their male counterparts. A study conducted in central Freetown, Sierra Leone, explored the challenges faced by women in...

Author(s): Rose Seinyah Bangura, Umaru Mohamed Gassama and Kadiatu Naomi Tarawalie

July 2025

Baseline survey of live experiences and impact of the Anglophone crisis on internally displaced persons in Buea, South West Region of Cameroon

Conflict, violence, and the effects of crisis have forced millions of people to leave their homes in search of a more secure life and better opportunities for their families. Millions of internally displaced people (IDPs), who make up the largest group of those who have been forcibly displaced, face human rights violations and are denied access to even the most basic services. Among them are millions of children and...

Author(s): Louis Ekane Besinga, Theobald Njie, Christy Ayuk, and Esther Omam