Despite same-sex relations being criminal, social media is a space to come out and speak back to homophobia for the Nigerian tweeters in the study.
Politics and Society Why disbanding the notorious anti-robbery squad won’t stop bad policing in Nigeria
The dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad is the first step, but Nigeria needs a complete reform of its police.
Politics and Society COVID-19: examining theories for Africa’s low death rates
The gap between predictions of COVID-19 deaths in Africa and what has actually happened is staggering.
Lifestyle Healthcare’s ‘toxic’ working conditions exposed in student’s documentary
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the fragility of the South African healthcare system and highlighted the need to protect the country’s frontline workers and its limited healthcare resources. It has also brought renewed attention to the working conditions experienced by frontline healthcare workers.
Politics and Society Africa and the world continue to allow illegal capital flight
Despite having so much to gain from them, Africa’s role in negotiations to reform international tax is negligible.
Arts, Culture and Sport How religion inspires the Nigerian diaspora to develop Africa
Religion has often been a key motivation for philanthropy and economic fairness. Africans in the diaspora champion this.
Politics and Society For African politicians, fashion could mean more than just dress
From red berets to full-on cosplaying, leaders across the continent have a robust relationship with fashion.
Africans rising Waste-to-fuel project an IChemE Global Awards 2020 finalist
An intercontinental research team from Brazil, India and South Africa, comprising researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT), has been announced as an IChemE Global Awards 2020 finalist in the Energy category for their Decentralised Diesel system, which aims to produce fuel from waste.
Arts, Culture and Sport What South Africa’s teachers brought to the virtual classroom during COVID-19
Teachers still hold the key to children’s learning and no keyboard or screen can replace their role.