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




Zimbabwean novelist Andrew Chatora is a chronicler of unofficial history and the migrant experience. His debut novella, Diaspora Dreams, was...

















Young men in Kenya are more at risk of contemplating suicide if they have friends and family who attempted or have gone through with it.

Prolific Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga has expressed her hope of starting a #MeToo campaign in Zimbabwe to highlight the abuse and discrimination suffered by women, as...

The South African charity Action Breaks Silence is working with schools to educate girls in self-defence and mental strength while encouraging boys to be empathetic and...

The decriminalisation of the private use of cannabis in South Africa could – and should – pave the way for the decriminalization of sex work, says...

Kenya has a legal framework that protects its citizens from racism but there are challenges with its implementation.

Not enough credit is given to the agency African governments have in their dealings with China.

On 15 October, Africa joins hands with the people of Burkina Faso to celebrate the life and work of this great African icon.

In Ethiopia,19 year-old Betelhem Dessie has quickly risen from a young pioneer to a leading figure in the tech community. She handles five projects and has...

Gloria Nansubuga, a 17-year-old Ugandan, has won a World Title at World Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia, making her the third highest-ranked Woman Fédération Internationale des...

With the consent of African governments, China’s subtle but deliberate strategy is paying off.