Uganda Elections: People are scared but they are willing to vote
On January 14, people in Uganda head to the polls to vote in the country’s elections. But with internet shutdowns, opposition intimidation and a...
These startups and community projects are providing food during COVID-19
As the world continues to deal with the widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a recognised need to preserve access to healthy...
The Nigeria SARS and Namibia GBV protests, explained
For almost two weeks, Nigerians have been protesting to #EndSARS. Thousands of people joined the demonstrations across the country, raising their voices against police...
Tolu Agbelusi on performing at the online Poetry Africa festival
We spoke to Nigerian born, London based poet, educator and lawyer Tolu Agbelusi who will be gracing the virtual stage at the Poetry Africa...
Africa Day: Exploitation ‘Driving’ Xenophobia in Cape Town
Escalating xenophobia in South Africa is tarnishing its "Rainbow Nation''. But over the past year, the spotlight has increasingly shifted focus to Cape Town...
Celebrating Africa Day During The COVID-19 Pandemic
The role of African Universities as Agents of Solidarity and Development in Post-Pandemic Africa
by Cornelius Hagemeir and Professor Colin Chasi
Africa is defined by colonial...
How Coronavirus Is Affecting Higher Education
The COVID-19 virus (coronavirus) has affected over 90 countries around the world. From schools to business and shops, normal life has been disrupted. In...
8 Films To Add To Your To-Watch List
“Once you overcome the 1-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films,” said South Korean director Bong Joon...
African Countries Will Be Going To The Polls
There will be general, parliamentary and presidential elections taking place across the continent. These include Burkina Faso, Burundi, Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana,...
Plan An African Adventure With These 8 Countries South Africans Can...
There is arguably no continent on earth that offers more to a keen traveller than Africa. As the second largest continent with 54 countries,...
5 Nollywood On Netflix Movies To Check Out
The Nigerian entertainment industry is one of the African continent’s most successful entertainment exports. Commonly known as Nollywood, the industry has been around for...
Kahindo Mateene: “The African Fashion Industry Needs More Investment”
Bright reds, purples, yellows, and greens characterise designer Kahindo Mateene’s collection launched at the African International Fashion (AFI). AFI is a platform that aims...
Being Lesbian In Nigeria: ‘Under The Rainbow’ Doccie Tells The Human...
Queer Nigerians exist and are as complex and human as everybody else. This is the message behind Pamela Adie’s documentary ‘Under The Rainbow’. The...
Robert Mugabe: As Divisive In Death As He Was In Life
Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe, has died. Mugabe was 95, and had been struggling with ill health for some time. The country’s...
How Political Instability Causes Surge In HIV Infection In Madagascar
Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world, situated on the southeast coast of Africa. The country gained independence from France in 1960...
Sudan: Another ‘Millions March’ Planned After More Crackdowns On Protests
“Yesterday was the million man march which was successful beyond measure,” said Reem O. M. Gaafar, a Sudanese doctor, writer and documentary filmmaker on...
Sudan: New Protests Planned For June 30
After weeks of intermittent violence, talks between the protestors and the transitional military council (TMC) in Sudan have seemed to have stalled once again....
Bread Heists And Currencies: The Situation In Zimbabwe
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Last week, news sites reported that 500 loaves of bread had been stolen by armed robbers in Zimbabwe, owing to the current bread...
How Climate Change Drives Conflict In Africa
Climate change is fast becoming a reality that no person or government can ignore. Yet it is being ignored despite the myriad of ways...
Sudanese Community In Durban Marches For Peace And Justice
As atrocities in Sudan continue gaining spotlight since the June 3rd Massacre, Sudanese-South Africans marched in Durban, calling for peace, justice, and stability in...
