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Black-On-Black Colonialism: The Divide Between Francophone Cameroon And Anglophone Ambazonia
The struggle of the people of the English-speaking region of Cameroon made international headlines again last month when seven activists received prison sentences, ranging from 10 to 15 years, after being found guilty by a military tribunal…
Africa Day: 6 African Women Who Are Shaking Things Up
On 25 May, we commemorate Africa Day: a celebration of Africa’s independence, freedom, and liberation struggle from colonial imperialists. It also marks the first union of African countries on African soil: the Organisation of the African…
Arsenal FC And Rwanda: An Unlikely Pairing
On Wednesday, Arsenal Football Club announced that the marketing agency Rwanda Development Board, through its subsidiary the Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB), would be the team’s new sleeve sponsor. The club announced that the three-year deal…
#JusticeForNoura: CSVR Condemns Death Sentence For Abuse Victim
“We reject the verdict given to Noura Hussein for the reason that in our view Noura should not be treated as a criminal but as a survivor,” the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation’s (CSVR) gender specialist Nonhlanhla…
Professor Adekeye Adebajo: “The ANC’s Liberation Was Based On Solidarity With African Countries”
On the 100th year since Nelson Mandela’s birth, The Daily Vox is interrogating his pan-Africanist legacy. The Daily Vox spoke to the Director for the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation Professor Adekeye Adebajo about the…
Why South Africa Should Not Copy Europe’s Immigration Law
Ulrich Stege is a qualified immigration lawyer who is affiliated with the International University College of Turin. He is currently a lecturer at the Law Clinic of the University of Pretoria. He has spoken at many conferences mainly…
The People Of The DRC Need More Support From South Africans
On Monday, the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa (EISA) and Human Rights Watch (HRW) held a roundtable on the ongoing crisis taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The various speakers looked at the…
“The Only Democratic Thing About The Congo Is In The Name”
President Joseph Kabila has overstayed his welcome in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Congolese have been protesting his brutal reign despite violent crackdowns and a number of human rights atrocities in the country.The Daily…
We’re Giving Away ‘Five Fingers for Marseilles’ Movie Tickets, In Partnership with…
Five Fingers for Marseilles is an original South African Western, and has been described as a work of art. The film releases on April 6. We at The Daily Vox can’t wait for the movie- and we want to share the love with you. To win a set of…
Here’s Why SA Did Not Sign The Africa Free Trade Deal
Earlier this month, African leaders gathered in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, to sign an agreement which could have huge implications for commerce and trade on the African continent. This happened as part of a summit of the African Union.…
A Delightful Roadtrip with Zukiswa Wanner In “Hardly Working”
Zukiswa Wanner’s latest offering transports the reader from the dusty roads of Malawi on the back of a lorry to an impromptu safari from the confines of a small bus in Tanzania. With Hardly Working: A Travel Memoir of Sorts, Wanner presents…
Rwanda’s Healthcare Workers Determined To Save The Lives Of Newborn Babies
A new Unicef report reveals a horrifying statistic: in lower-income countries, 27 newborns out of every 1 000 die before they are four weeks old. In developed countries, that figure is 3.3 in 1 000. “While we have more than halved the…
West Africa has high levels of Illicit Financial Flows but what about SA?
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development released a report on illicit activities in West African states. The report, titled Illicit Financial Flows: The Economy of Illicit Trade in West Africa looks at how illicit and…
Black Panther’s Lupita Nyong’o and Danai Gurira on Woman Leadership in Wakanda
Last week Friday, February 16, was the South African premiere of Marvel’s Black Panther. Actors Danai Gurira and Lupita Nyong’o were in attendance Monte Casino premiere in Johannesburg. The Daily Vox spoke to them about the themes of…
Nigeria’s World Cup Kit Is Fire!
On Wednesday night, Nike unveiled the 2018 World Cup kits for the England and Nigerian team, joining the nineteen out of the 32 teams set to be taking part in the World Cup happening later this year in Russia that have revealed their kits.…
Five ways Black Panther explored decolonial themes
Marvel’s Black Panther is more than just a superhero movie. It is groundbreaking in every aspect, delving topics untouched in mainstream cinema - let alone a superhero blockbuster. As critics have noted, the movie defies genres and pulls…
The Color Purple Musical is a must-see for all
The Broadway-staged The Color Purple musical had its opening performance with an all South African cast at the Joburg Theatre on Sunday and The Daily Vox team was there. Featuring a star cast of Aubrey Poo, Didintle Khunou and Neo Motaung,…
John Kani on what Black Panther means for Africa
During an interview at the US premiere of Black Panther, the legendary South African actor John Kani - who plays King T’Challa in Marvel’s latest blockbuster - dropped some serious bars on what Black Panther means for Africa. We’ve…
Kenya has two presidents? Here’s what it means
On Tuesday afternoon Raila Odinga held an unofficial inauguration to anoint himself the People’s President of Kenya. Uhuru Kenyatta is the current elected president of the country. Odinga who is the official opposition leader of the…
This young engineer’s inspiring journey to Davos
Zimbabwean-born young female engineer Shamiso Kumbirai, 28, is one of the South Africans who will be departing to Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting which commences on 23 to 26 January. She shared her life…