The wigs and robes worn by judges and lawyers in former British colonies are among the most glaring symbols of colonial inheritance; an inheritance so old-fashioned and uncomfortable that even British barristers have stopped wearing them.
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African identities Germany returns human remains from Namibian genocide
The German government has returned 25 of possibly hundreds of Herero and Nama skulls taken from Namibia for examination by racial anthropologists in an attempt to justify the theory of European Superiority.
African identities The lost continent of “Mauritia” is submerged under the Island of Mauritius
A research team, led by South Africa’s University of the Witwatersrand, has found pieces of an ancient continent, dubbed “Mauritia”, beneath the African island of Mauritius. Although the continent may be lost, it has left traces of its existence to remind us that there is more of Earth to explore
African identities Rwanda wants to be a Francophone leader – even though it distrusts France
Thanks to France’s role in the 1994 genocide, Rwanda has turned towards the Anglophone world. But not entirely.
African identities Why Africa needs to start focusing on the neglected issue of mental health
Mental health care is neglected across Africa. But there are several reasons why countries should pay attention.
African identities Ghana is looking to outer space. It needs the law to match
If Ghana is to fully harness the benefits of space technology, it will need space legislation and regulations.
African identities South Africa is starting to accept public breastfeeding. But change is slow
South Africa is still lagging behind when it comes to support for breastfeeding in the workplace.
African identities A Different Kind of Joy – eSwatini Pride and Its Impact
Every step that was taken at the eSwatini Pride March is a mark on history, says Zanta Nkumane
African identities Tito Mboweni: “debate why African, South Africans have Brazilian or Indian hair today… Why this foreign Hair?”
Former South African Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni has stirred up a hornet’s nest with a provocative Twitter post questioning why South African, and African women wear Brazilian or Indian hair. “Black consciousness is required on the Hair Question. Why this foreign Hair?” he asked.