Reassessing Mandela is a reminder that even the most admired leaders operate within constraints.
To avoid being seen as passive agents endorsing Moscow’s narrow global interests, African leaders must assert the continent’s priorities.
A new round of elections offers an opportunity to strengthen civil and political freedoms.
But the Kenyan precedent cautions that it’s still too early to declare lasting victory for democracy.
Reggae legend, Robert Marley who died on 11, May 1981 would have turned 75 this year. Marley sang about the struggles of African people while signifying...
As the Nigerian tradition of dressing in matching outfits for special events continues to grow in popularity, it brings with it a threat of social exclusion.
An estimated 130 million women have undergone female genital mutilation and millions more are at risk. The practice is carried out mainly for cultural and economic...
Scientists are disappointed, but not deterred by news that the massive HIV vaccine trial, HVTN 702, has been abandoned early for failing to stop HIV infections.
There are two histories of dagga in South Africa - the one of criminalising it and the other of the state trying to make money off...
Former President Daniel arap Moi's death has divided opinion among Kenyans. Celebrated by many, but despited by others, Moi leaves behinds a contested and problematic legacy....
Abiy's administration should stop talking about reform and liberalisation and focus instead on stopping the country from sliding into disarray
“We are overwhelmed by the generosity of donors and ordinary people whose contributions will change Triphin’s life”
