Memory Chirere, a writer and literature lecturer with the University of Zimbabwe previews Diaspora Dreams, Andrew Chatora’s debut novel. It’s not the usual tale about a young Zimbabwean coming to the UK because of the crisis back home. Chatora rather “takes a very courageous and startling detour with this new book”.
Politics and Society Why, 31 years after independence, Namibians aren’t in a festive mood
The legitimacy of SWAPO, the former liberation movement that has governed since 1990, has been eroded amid growing corruption and a deepening economic crisis.
Politics and Society This is Africa animation series— Episode 1 Patimire (Where we stand)
As part of our storytelling project, this tripartite video animation series captures the various ways in which the pandemic has had disproportionate economic impact on the urban poor (economically vulnerable households), with serious implications on family relationships.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s Samia Hassan has the chance to heal a polarised nation
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been described as compassionate, rational and calm – attributes that are a far departure from her former boss.
Politics and Society John Magufuli: A leader who at the start was “everything Kenya desired but didn’t have”
Kenyan writer Richard Oduor Oduku reflects on Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli’s complex leadership record and chequered legacy.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s Magufuli: bold and efficient, with a dangerous penchant for populism
The president leaves behind a legacy of extremes, on the one hand, a leader who wanted to create a better country for his people, and on the other, a ruthless authoritarian.
Politics and Society Tanzania’s John Magufuli: a brilliant start but an ignominious end
He came into office with a reputation for making broken systems work, but as he began his second presidential term John Magufuli became known as a ruthless and ambitious authoritarian.
African identities Tackling a syndemic: Engaging religious and traditional groups in the vaccine roll-out
As the vaccine roll-out begins in South Africa and many other African countries, a co-ordinated approach that collaborates the efforts of government and both public and private institutions will be required to ensure success.
Arts, Culture and Sport How Nollywood filmmakers are coping with the pandemic
When restrictions were introduced in Nigeria, Nollywood filmmakers bore the brunt. Filming stopped and Africa’s biggest movie industry ground to a painfully slow halt. We spoke to some creatives in the industry to discuss how the pandemic has affected their work.