The Zimbabwean government’s brutal response to protests has dashed hopes for democracy under President Mnangagwa.
Arts and Culture Novuyo Tshuma’s House of Stone selected in Oprah Mag Top 10 Winter Read
House of Stone, a book written by Zimbabwean author Novuyo Tshuma has been listed by the Oprah Magazine as one of the top 10 books to read during winter. We celebrate the recognition with Novuyo.
Politics and Society Books paint contrasting pictures of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Controversy around Winnie Madikizela-Mandela continues in death as it did in life.
Arts and Culture VIDEO: Catching up with Zimbabwean music maestro Thomas “Mukanya” Mapfumo
Thomas Mapfumo recently performed a series of concerts in his homeland, Zimbabwe. This is Africa spoke to the iconic musician and social commentator.
Lifestyle Muhammad Ali and the place of religion in legacy
Sporting legend Muhammad Ali is now being marketed to a new generation who grew up after his death. But while Ali was a devout Muslim, his religion is notably absent from these commercial efforts. Should his spirituality be erased for commercial ambitions when it was a fundamental part of his character and life?
Politics and Society Why photographs of dead in Nairobi terror attack failed journalism – and dishonoured victims
Foreign press took away the dignity from victims killed in the Nairobi terror attacks by publishing their pictures.
Politics and Society Chris Hani’s murderer denied parole for the second time
25 years ago, the South African Communist party leader and chief of staff of the uMkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress, Chris Hani was assassinated. Hani’s murderer, Janusz Walus was denied parole on Wednesday by Justice Minister Michael Masutha.
African identities Kenyans on Twitter demand dignity of the dead from The New York Times
Dignity After Death: The New York Times has come under heavy criticism for publishing gory pictures of black bodies strewn haphazardly after the terror attack in Kenya. The debate has raised ethical, moral and philosophical questions on protecting the dignity of human remains in general, and black bodies in particular after death.
Politics and Society Africa’s most and least powerful passports
The latest Henley Passport Index, which periodically ranks passports for the level of travel access they offer, gives insight into which African passports currently provide the greatest global access and which the least.