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




Angelique Kidjo has a remarkable cultural vision that spans the globe but stays true to her roots.

















“Every woman is an unfolding narrative, continuously evolving with each phase of her life. Paying attention to this process leads to an awakening of self which,...

Ethiopia has started issuing visa online for all tourists and other visitors from across the world effective June 1. The Chief of Staff to the Prime...

South Sudan’s chiefs wield real power, administering customary laws to resolve local disputes. But they often reinforce gender inequalities – could the new chief change this?

On World No Tobacco Day, the focus is usually on the health risks of cigarettes. But what about the way Big Tobacco exploits impoverished farmers in...

The dire state of the Kingdom of eSwatini’s economy has not slowed down its king’s spending and lavish lifestyle. King Mswati’s latest purchase is a further...

Race still plays a big part in South African society. Sport is no exception.

The African Union has finally launched Agenda 2063’s long awaited Single African Air Transport Market SAATM amid strong criticism from member states and some African airlines.

Critics are questioning President Kagame’s Arsenal sponsorship, saying that he used half of the Sh8,4 billion (£62 million) in foreign aid provided by the UK on...

51 years ago, the federal government of Nigeria engaged in a bloody civil war with the secessionist Republic of Biafra. In this exclusive interview with This...

Political ethics and sports don't match well. The recent deal between Rwanda and Arsenal is potentially a case in point.