Historical famines under British rule were never accidental; they were engineered via systematic extraction. Today, that colonial machinery thrives in...
Strong social pressures shape how people respond to direct questions about skin colour.
Young Nigerians actively discuss politics and governance despite being kept on the sidelines. They seek a government that would promote their inclusion and solve problems affecting...
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.
