The Voice of South Africa’s First Post-Apartheid Generation
Thandiswa Mazwai has sung of South Africa’s highs and lows since the country became a multiracial democracy 30 years ago. “My ...
WhatsApp messages that can land you in jail in South Africa
South Africans using social media platforms and private messaging platforms like WhatsApp are being cautioned about what they ...
The Economist1d
The economic gap between Africa and the rest of the world is getting wider
Most of the population growth expected over the rest of the 21st century is expected to take place in Africa. These new ...
The Economist1d
African elites should align themselves with their countries’ needs
African politics is subject to the same forces as elsewhere. When governments do a bad job, citizens want them out. Yet there ...
IPPMEDIA1d
EACOP becomes beacon of opportunity for Tanzania’s indigenous communities
THE East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), stretching 1,443 kilometers from Hoima District, Uganda, to the Chongoleani peninsula in Tanga, Tanzania, is seen by many in Tanzania as a beacon of ...
Come home, Ghana told the African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship
Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 people. It was the largest group to be granted citizenship at one time since Ghana ...
They fled from extremists. Now the government in Burkina Faso tries to hide their existence
This is the reality for over 2.5 million displaced people across the West African nation of Burkina Faso, torn apart by years ...
Afro1d
Lawmakers celebrate resolution promoting equality for people of African descent across the globe
United Nations General Assembly adopts resolution establishing a second Decade for People of African Descent. A milestone in ...
Daily Monitor3d
Uganda’s rolex is much more than a street food – it’s a national treasure
When Ugandans refer to getting a rolex, they seldom mean an expensive Swiss watch. Rolex is a popular kind of street food, ...
MadameNoire4d
African Ancestry’s Dr. Gina Page On The Importance Of Black People Discovering Their Roots
African Ancestry co-founder Dr. Gina Paige helps Black people connect to their personal history one swab at a time.
Caste, Colonialism And The Idea Of Africa
What happened to Africa over the years can be analysed through the interlocking power struggles between various caste-like ...