African rainforests need our attention more than ever
Around 2 million km² of Africa is covered by tropical rainforests. They are second only in extent to those in Amazonia, which cover around...
Why do Africans give a shit about Trump calling us “shithole...
On Thursday, Trump was exposed for calling Haiti, El Salvador and African states “shithole countriesâ€Â during an official meeting discussing immigrant protection.
The whole world was...
All Hail Aliou Cisse, Africa’s Coach At The World Cup Who...
The youngest coach at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The only black African coaching a team at the World Cup. Probably the coolest presence...
What’s Behind South Africa’s Messy Foreign Policy?
South Africa has come under a great deal of criticism for its response to the situations unfolding in Zimbabwe and the Democratic Republic of...
Botswana Scraps Anti-Gay Laws: What It Means
EXPLAINER
The Botswana High Court made history on June 11 when it struck down a section in the country’s penal code, which harkens back to...
Looking Out From In: The Inaugural Archie Mafeje Lecture
On Wednesday, 8 August, the University of Cape Town's Faculty of Humanities presented the inaugural Archie Mafeje Memorial Lecture, by Professor Shahid Vawda. Vawda...
Readers, authors show support for ill Binyavanga Wainaina
Beloved Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina is seriously ill following a stroke and has travelled to India for treatment. AAISHA DADI PATEL explains.
The author who...
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...
“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...
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...
What you need to know about extrajudicial killings in Kenya
When a Kenyan police officer shot and injured a young woman after a Wizkid concert on Saturday in Nairobi, it sparked anger among Kenyans....
Africa Day: unity in a time of “legitimised xenophobia”
Members of government used Africa Day, which is commemorated on 25 May each year, to call for unity and an end to xenophobic violence...
Three soldiers in the Lesotho army are fighting their dismissals over...
UPDATE: The three women soldiers who were dismissed from the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) after falling pregnant have finally gotten justice. On 14 February,...
South Africa begins investigation into peacekeeper sex abuse in Congo
A team of investigators have arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to investigate allegations made against two South African soldiers in the...
Professor Adekeye Adebajo: “The ANC’s Liberation Was Based On Solidarity With...
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...
Zimbabweans in SA react: “I think everyone knows that it is...
The ongoing situation in Zimbabwe seems to have left many Zimbabweans in South Africa and in Zimbabwe unsure about the future of the country....
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...
Mozambique Battles Cholera In The Aftermath Of Cyclone Idai
The damage from Cyclone Idai is still growing. The cyclone is labeled the deadliest storm to hit Mozambique in the last 30 years, according...
10 reasons why mobile rocks in Africa
Mobile use in Africa is expected to increase 20-fold in the next five years. Despite unreliable electricity and a lack of physical connectivity, Africans...
The latest from eSwatini
Protesters continue to take to the streets in eSwatini. The government has responded aggressively, with people reporting that the military and the police have...
