Video Assistant Referees at the World Cup finals in Russia might help African teams to do better than they have done so far.
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Politics and Society African women are more active in politics in some countries than others
To understand why women in Africa are less politically represented than men, one needs to look into the history of the continent’s gender gap when it comes to matters of leadership and governance.
Politics and Society What’s driving the sky-high child marriage
More than half of girls in South Sudan are married before the age of 18. Endemic conflict and food shortages are only exacerbating the problem.
Arts and Culture Reflections on Ethiopia’s stolen treasures on display in a London museum
For Ethiopia, there is no connection between the Maqdala war in 1868 and the stolen treasures at Maqdala
Politics and Society Ethiopia’s Ahmed has inspired calm. But he must act quickly on promises
Ethiopia has taken time and listened to the new prime minister. Now he needs to convert his vision into concrete policies
Politics and Society Sexual violence is off the charts in South Sudan – but a new female head chief could help bring change
South Sudan’s chiefs wield real power, administering customary laws to resolve local disputes. But they often reinforce gender inequalities – could the new chief change this?
Politics and Society It’s time for Malawi to quit tobacco
On World No Tobacco Day, the focus is usually on the health risks of cigarettes. But what about the way Big Tobacco exploits impoverished farmers in Malawi?
Politics and Society South African rugby star shines spotlight on the sport’s racist past
Race still plays a big part in South African society. Sport is no exception.
Africans rising When the poor sponsor the rich: Rwanda and Arsenal FC
Political ethics and sports don’t match well. The recent deal between Rwanda and Arsenal is potentially a case in point.