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.
Arts, Culture and Sport I Am Samuel: In conversation with Pete Murimi
I Am Samuel is a documentary about life, love, and acceptance, focusing on the struggles of a gay man living in Kenya, a country that criminalises his love. Abigail Arunga sits in conversation with the film’s award winning director, Pete Murimi.
Politics and Society Young Nigerians turned to Twitter on the night of the Lekki shootings: what that tells us
Young people’s use of technology such as Twitter shows that they are interested in politics and governance and have found a way to participate.