Africa’s youth are key to the success of the agreement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the world’s largest free trade area in terms of participating countries.
Arts, Culture and Sport The precarious fate of African footballers in Europe after their game ends
Given the impact of African players in European football, it’s remarkable how few are able to secure jobs in football in Europe after their playing days end.
Politics and Society KK is mourned with warmth
Kenneth Kaunda’s legacy is complex, but he is remembered fondly for opening his country and his heart to liberation movements, living modestly and investing heavily in education.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe’s notorious youth service revived ahead of election season
With anti-government activism on the rise, ZANU-PF sets its sights on winning the critical youth vote in 2023.
Politics and Society Kenneth Kaunda: the last giant of African nationalism and benign autocrat left a mixed legacy
Kaunda will be remembered as a giant of 20th century African nationalism — a leader who gave refuge to revolutionary movements, a relatively benign autocrat and an international diplomat.
Arts, Culture and Sport The magnificent Mabi Thobejane, master South African drummer
He did not so much play the drums, as become the drum. His influence was felt through his trailblazing percussive work and his many collaborations.
Arts, Culture and Sport Albinism in Tanzania: what can be done to break the stigma
Because of their appearance, people with albinism in Tanzania are often socially excluded and frequently (and sometimes violently) discriminated against.
Arts, Culture and Sport A new film about Zimbabwe’s 2018 elections is worth watching, but flawed
The award-winning documentary – now on in South Africa – follows opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. But it spends too much time in meetings instead of giving insight into the bigger picture.
Arts, Culture and Sport Metropolitan Museum of Art returns three works of art to Nigeria
The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Nigerian National Commission for Museums and Monuments Announce the Return of Three Works of Art to the Nigerian National Collections.