In Tanzania today, political space has shrunk to the point where protests are suppressed before they emerge

Political ethics and sports don’t match well. The recent deal between Rwanda and Arsenal is potentially a case in point.

Kenya’s new Computer and Cyber Crime Act must not be abused by the criminal justice system.

Morocco’s law combines with a strongly conservative society to create a real sense of danger among LGBTIQ people.

Reports of profligacy by the leaders of the Pan African Parliament could further diminish its legitimacy, which is already being questioned.

Philip Tabane was unlike any other musician. His music was intimately woven into his cosmology and spirituality.

Social media presents a powerful platform for creating multiple stories about Africa.

Kenya: The death penalty and military intervention to combat poaching, isn’t the answer to saving endangered species.

Survey shows Zimbabwean policy makers need not fear a public backlash if they choose to abolition of the death penalty.

The medicinal plants that chimpanzees feed on in the wild could hold the key in dealing with common diseases. Africa has its own store of medicinal plants, such as those used in Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mauritius, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Scientists are finding new ways to exploit these plants for medicinal purposes.