President John Magufuli won a second term by a contested landslide and looks set to take even greater control of Tanzania’s democratic space.
African identities #NairobiNiMimi Series: Sam Ondieki
“I’ve been to prison and you can quote me on this, this country does not care about its citizens.”
Africans rising ‘Grab your opportunities with both hands’
Takunda Chitaka, as an academic achiever from a young age, is no stranger to success. Equally, she is no stranger to the challenges that life can present along the way. However, it is not her failures or successes that define her life, but rather her spontaneous and positive approach, which has allowed her to grow as a researcher and a human being. She will be graduating with her PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in December 2020.
Politics and Society How Ghana and Nigeria police handle domestic violence cases
The police in Nigeria and Ghana must receive gender sensitivity training to effectively fight domestic violence.
Sport, Arts and Culture Why some young Nigerians are using cannabis as a normal part of life
Beyond recreational consumption, young Nigerians are using cannabis to aid their schooling and work.
Politics and Society DRC’s shady political alliance unravels
Tshisekedi is struggling to escape the shackles of a deal gone bad with the DRC’s former president.
Politics and Society Namibia’s democracy enters new era as ruling Swapo continues to lose its lustre
The November 2020 local and regional elections have indeed put Namibia’s political culture at a crossroads.
Lifestyle Childhood sex education reduces risky sexual behaviour: a Nigerian case study
Parents have the primary role of educating their children about their sexuality. But cultural beliefs and taboos about sex can work strongly against their efforts.
Politics and Society Covid-19: We are going to be very strict, Motsoaledi warns Zimbabwean travellers
Zimbabweans travelling home for the holidays need a negative Covid-19 certificate in both directions. The certificate costs at least R850 in South Africa and about R920 in Zimbabwe, and some say they cannot afford it.