Moving communities at risk is better than dealing with emergencies, but relocations have a fraught political history in Africa.
Politics and Society FW de Klerk: the last apartheid president was driven by pragmatism, not idealism
Few recent historical figures in South Africa provoke more divergent views than Frederik Willem (FW) de Klerk. He was president of the country from 1989 to 1994.
Arts, Culture and Sport Mohamed Mbougar Sarr: Senegalese novelist’s win is a landmark for African literature
He is the first writer from sub-Saharan Africa to lift the Prix Goncourt, one of the book world’s most important prizes. And his win matters.
Politics and Society South Africa: Climate activists picket at Parliament – accuse COP26 of excluding African farmers
“If there is no drastic change we won’t be able to farm with cattle and maize in a few years time”
Politics and Society Benin’s groundbreaking new abortion law will save the lives of many women
Benin’s new abortion law will take a woman’s educational, professional and material situation into consideration.
Politics and Society Solar energy: Dream comes true for six Nigerian rural communities
In six rural communities in Nigeria, residents were for the first time connected to electricity following the launch of six solar minigrids. This development, a partnership between Husk Power Systems, the World Bank and the Nigerian government has brought change to the communities.
Politics and Society South Africa: None of the Above wins local elections
None of the Above is arguably the winner of South Africa’s 2021 local election.
Politics and Society South African voters are disillusioned. But they haven’t found an alternative to the ANC
Turnout was low. But not equally so across the board. Patterns show it was not a statement by all voters – it was a message from ANC supporters.
Arts, Culture and Sport Sipho Hotstix Mabuse: a South African legend whose music spans generations
Jazz star Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse has turned 70. In 50 years, his music career has come to help define South African politics and popular culture.