The Caf African Player of the Year is named on 21 July – but it’s only one of eight trophies being handed out.
Politics and Society Nigeria’s large, youthful population could be an asset or a burden
Nigeria must prioritise investment in education, health and infrastructure to harness the opportunities of its huge population.
Politics and Society Raila, Karua, cogs in Uhuru’s scheming political machine
Some Kenyans are questioning if presidential hopeful Raila Odinga Raila is his own man. Odinga acquiesced to President Uhuru Kenyatta’s demand to chair his alliance team. Assuming Azimio forms the next government, many are asking: to what extent will Kenyatta be interfering with the running of state affairs and to what extent will he be part of the state house ex officio team?
Africans rising African environmental stewards you should know: The Legend — Charlie “Nyempere” Nkuna
The individual earth stewards that care for our natural environments and transform living environments into environmentally friendly versions are the perpetually unsung heroes of our climate precarious age. Here are some legendary, innovative, and unrelenting stewards you should know.
Politics and Society Mass shootings in South Africa are often over group turf: how to stop the cycle of reprisals
Historically, most mass shootings in South Africa have been associated with three main things: gang conflicts, rivalries in the minibus taxi sector and factional or inter-group feuds.
Politics and Society Sierra Leone backs risk-free motherhood
A safe motherhood and reproductive health bill has been unanimously backed by Sierra Leone’s cabinet. The bill will expand access to abortion to include terminations outside the current provisions to only interfere when a mother’s life is at risk.
Arts, Culture and Sport The refreshing diversity of new Zimbabwean poetry
At a small press, the poetry series features easily recognisable names from showbiz and media, and few National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) recognitions. But the refreshing development is younger poets moving beyond pre-occupation with national politics to venture into themes like sexuality, philosophy and cultural memory. Sibonginkosi Nkala interviews three rising stars of Zimbabwean poetry.
Politics and Society Ghana’s return to the IMF within three years underscores its deeper economic problems
Ghana hasn’t been able to withstand economic shocks or manage its debt because it hasn’t dealt with structural economic problems.
Politics and Society South Africa’s ANC marches to a different drum than Africa
The ruling party still sees the world as a battleground between neo-liberalism and revolutionary progressivism.