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Politics and Society Threats to press freedom are taking on different forms across Africa
The biggest threats are the concentration of media ownership and attempts to legislate the online media environment.
Politics and Society Caster Semenya: how much testosterone is too much for a female athlete?
The question of whether heightened testosterone confers an advantage for some female athletes remains contentious.
African identities Five ways indigenous languages can be championed for learners
The International Year of Indigenous Languages serves as a good impetus to start implementing policies that prioritises Africa’s own languages.
Politics and Society Freedom Day in South Africa – a reminder of unfinished business
As South Africa marks 25 years of freedom, many citizens have to contend with the harsh reality that they can’t eat democracy.
Politics and Society Sudan: the symbolic significance of the space protesters made their own
Urban public spaces may be built to represent governments, but often become sites of protest.
Politics and Society The internal – and external – factors that will shape Sudan’s political transition
People in Sudan are determined to provide a new political path and need to guide candidates who want to lead the country.
Lifestyle What young Zambians have to say about making farming more attractive
Agriculture is well placed to provide employment for millions across the African continent.
Politics and Society Caster Semenya v IAAF: ruling will have big implications for women’s participation in sport
Arbitration case between athlete Caster Semenya and the IAAF centres on eligibility to compete based on testosterone – but there are other factors in play.