Sungu Oyoo sat down with Muhamad Lamin Saidykhan and Coumba Toure, co-ordinators of the Africans Rising movement for Justice, Peace and Dignity, in June 2018 to interview them about the just concluded 55th African Liberation Day (25th May 2018), a date which had also marked the one year anniversary of the launch of this movement.
Politics and Society South Africa’s struggle songs against apartheid come from a long tradition of resistance
Struggle songs are relevant even in the post apartheid context because they continue to be an important way in which people deliberate on issues.
Politics and Society Cartoon | Museveni’s son will not leave Twitter
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni said General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, his diplomatic uncouth son should stay off Twitter but the outspoken son remains defiant.
Politics and Society Another bailout won’t solve Ghana’s economic crisis
As debt soars, Ghana must take ownership of its financial troubles, starting with slashing public expenditure.
Arts, Culture and Sport More Dambudzo Marechera letters – To Karen, Flora, Amelia and Samantha (Part 1)
What’s race got to do with it? Dambudzo Marechera channelled his Oxford swag, Rastaman aura and leftist virtue signalling to chat up White writer-types. His stated preference for White girlfriends has been brought up by critics who accuse him of misogyny towards Black women and disconnect from the African image.
Arts, Culture and Sport Kenya’s Samburu warriors still practise a rock art tradition that tells their stories
Instead of displaying myths, Samburu rock art reveals real-life stories and is made as a leisure activity.
Politics and Society UK prime minister forced from office amid economic turmoil, chaos in parliament and a party in disarray
Only months into the job, Prime Minister Liz Truss is on her way out already, leaving her government in search of a new leader and a way to regain public trust.
Arts, Culture and Sport “Les Sapeurs”, Black Dandyism and the genesis of gender fluid African fashion
African youths are today positioned where cultural identities intermingle and there is a need to embrace a contemporary style that merges those identities. Black dandyism inspired by Les Sapeurs of Central Africa has helped curate a well-groomed aesthetic that is refined but inclusive of African sensibilities.
Politics and Society Countdown to Africa’s Climate COP
The Africa Climate COP is around the corner. Climate finance must top the COP27 agenda in Egypt to benefit vulnerable developing countries.