
In exile, he imagined a different Africa in his music, while being exposed to new realities abroad.




Nigeria leads in the rankings of the four African teams. Two others are making debut World Cup appearances and there’s...

















It is an offence to now "annoy" President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. This was one of the charges filed against Ugandan Member of Parliament, and "Ghetto President",...

With her writing, and her work as a publisher, Morrison brought the African-American experience to the fore in the US and around the world.

A reread of an article published in September 1985 by West Africa, a weekly magazine shows that Nigeria is facing the same economic, and political challenges...

Having played a leading role in Bashir’s ousting, women can improve prospects for mediation and long-term peace.

Uganda boasts of a thriving music scene, and the multidisciplinary Bayimba International Festival of the Arts recently held in Lunkulu Island serves to bolster the various...

In her creative and critical work, Toni Morrison sought to remap the contours of American literature and culture.

Following release of its major report detailing Sudanese government’s campaign of intimidation, persecution, and torture and its targeting of medical personnel, Physicians for Human Rights emphasizes...

Feminists in Africa must step up to the challenge and redress the manner in which African women are portrayed in the digital age.

America is not safe for Black people in particular, who are constantly victimised, and killed by the police. In general, the country is not safe for...

Women were able to pursue an impressive feminist agenda as South Africa made its transition to democracy. But 25 years later there's not a lot left...