A Zambian student Nathan Lemekhani Nyirenda (23) serving a prison term died fighting for Russia at Ukrainian battlefront.
Arts, Culture and Sport Why Qatar’s World Cup opening ceremony was snubbed by some broadcasters
The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar has been mired in human rights criticisms, FIFA corruption, and an overall combativeness towards their social norms and politics. With some broadcasters snubbing the opening ceremony, here is a recap of what led us here.
Politics and Society South Africa needs strategic leadership to weather its storms. Its presidents have not been up to the task
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 the times.
Politics and Society Africa’s forgotten colony in the Sahara
Rich in resources but largely unrecognised, those in the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic eke out a livelihood under harsh conditions.
African identities Wolof is reclaiming ground in Senegal as the French language wanes
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 its lost places.
Arts, Culture and Sport Africans rising at the World Cup: A woman changing the continent’s narrative, and a Gambian star
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 need to know about them.
Arts, Culture and Sport Can an African team win the World Cup? New football study crunches the numbers
A win is possible – but only in 2026 or 2030 and only if African teams get to play more high level internationals more regularly.
Arts, Culture and Sport FIFA World Cup 2022: Afro-beats sensation Davido puts the world into football mood
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), the official anthem of the 1998 Football World Cup, African artists and beats have been a regular feature in this great sporting event.
Arts, Culture and Sport Long Read | Drunken piper – Spokes Mashiyane’s pennywhistle knew no bounds
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 kwela and mbaqanga to kwaito and amapiano, Mashiyane is also an old head in the township music renaissance of Zimbabwe, Malawi, Lesotho and other scenes.