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Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

ibfall2007@yahoo.co.uk

last contributed to D+C/E+Z in summer 2018 as a journalist. He lives in Lomé, Togo.  

All articles of Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Human trafficking
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Deeply rooted slavery

Although slavery is illegal, it still exists in many countries – Mauritania for example

Borders
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Extorting travellers

Why some people still pay bribes to cross ECOWAS borders

Education
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Endless strikes

In Togo, teachers often go on strike to demand better pay

Health care
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Doctors go abroad

Many Togolese doctors emigrate to countries where they are better paid

Democracy
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Political dynasty

Togo is facing growing unrest

Water
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Struggle for water

In Togo, not all rural communities have access to clean water

Gender
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Empowering women for economic growth

Women in Togo fight for equal economic opportunities

Health care
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Pay or die

In Togo, whether a person gets health care or not depends on personal wealth

Economy
Ibrahim Orèd'Ola Falola

Fuel smuggling

Smuggling fuel from Nigeria is a frequent crime in Togo

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