The statue, titled Kneeling Before Iran, shows the emperor grovelling before Persian king Shapur I. Where did this imagery come...
We celebrate Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o an influential Kenyan writer who died aged 87. We remember Ngũgĩ with these 10 quotes...
In a "debt-for-nature" swap agreement between Portugal and Cabo Verde, the former has agreed to reinvest every paid instalment of the 600 million euros owed back...
The recurrent bickering and fragmentation within the Nkrumahist parties raises doubt as to whether they can rise to the call by Ghanaian electorate.
A cold-blooded shooting is a common trope in gangsta rap - but a disturbing new development in South African hip-hop.
With ‘Afrobeats’ picking up steam globally, more African acts are being recognized for their musical talents and their contribution to current pop culture. Of the African...
The decline in support for the ANC suggests that coalition governments will become increasingly common in the country, affecting its appointment policy.
Those who exclude any groups of people from God’s kingdom choose to ignore the teaching of Jesus.
As the 20th century’s preeminent scholar-activist on race, W.E.B. Du Bois would not be surprised by modern-day attempts at whitewashing American history. He saw them in...
Africa is considered too high risk as a destination for big US pop tours - but Beyoncé could and should break the mould.
The Tanzanian president’s reform drive has endeared her to the populace but will also embolden opposition to her political ambitions.
Kenyans are increasingly adopting the technology that infuses liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), typically used in homes for cooking, to ignite and drive their cars. The Auto...
