Oral histories serve as a challenge to the evidence in the colonial archive.
Mandela, the first president of a democratic South Africa, made big strategic choices – not necessarily the right ones, but certainly ones that were befitting of...
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
As a language of instruction, French has long held a prominent place in Senegal’s institutions and media. But Wolof, the most spoken national language, has regained...
Eight African match officials, included a history-making woman, will be part of the cast at the football World Cup in Qatar. Here is what you might...
A win is possible - but only in 2026 or 2030 and only if African teams get to play more high level internationals more regularly.
Since Senegalese icon Youssou N'Dour’s combined with Belgian diva Axelle Red in singing the hit song La cour des grandes (Do you mind if I play),...
Kwela pennywhistler Johannes "Spokes" Mashiyane (1933-1972) is one of the most influential names in African music. Sitting atop the loose genealogy of South African movements from...
The album Mr. Money With The Vibe, with its amapiano influences, is just 30 minutes long but it speaks volumes about Asake’s talents.
No African team has reached the semi-final stage. Out of Cameroon, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia, the most likely to do so is Senegal.
Momentum is growing for the restitution of objects, such as the Benin Bronzes, stolen during colonialism. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
