Ducking the crossfire doesn’t mean staying neutral – Africa should take independent, principled positions that support the UN Charter.
Moroccan writer Leila Slimani has won France's top literary prize, the Prix Goncourt, for her novel “Chanson douce” (loosely translated “Sweet Song”). Slimani is only the...
The head wrap has come a long way from being exclusively worn by African women at traditional ceremonies. Head scarves or “the doek” have evolved into...
The annual Pearl Rhythm Festival was created in 2012 to highlight unique Ugandan music. Arthur Matsiko was there to capture the sights and sounds of the...
The head wrap has come a long way from being exclusively worn by African women at traditional ceremonies. Head scarves or “the doek” have evolved into...
The term ‘Africa rising’, coined to describe the rapid economic growth on the continent, has generated a lot of hype over the years, yet it does...
Teju Cole’s powers of observation and analysis underpin his unique gifts as an essayist, but his forte lies in his ability to be a stranger everywhere....
Angola's Supreme Court questioned the appointment of Isabel dos Santos, daughter of president José Eduardo dos Santos, to the presidency of the national oil company "Sonangol"....
University of Cape Town campaigners involved in the RhodesMustFall movement are surely on cloud nine following the approval of the permanent removal of Cecil John Rhodes’...
Today is Africa Youth Day, a day to celebrate and promote the increased recognition of youth as key agents for social change, economic growth and sustainable...
Sadio Mane is the most expensive African footballer in history. Thankfully, Mane is not one of the big stars from Francophone West Africa who have opted...
