Growing scepticism of Rwanda’s development achievements could erode the president’s international reputation.
Politics and Society Abiy Ahmed has won the Nobel Peace Prize: but big challenges still await Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed was awarded the prize for efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea.
Politics and Society African leaders should run the 1.59 marathon in governance
Can African leaders learn anything from athletics icon Eliud Kipchoge’s #NoHumanIsLimited? Kipchoge’s victory has galvanised individuals to push themselves to do, and be better. Can his victory galvanise African leaders to govern better, and provide an environment that can enhance the ‘human capability’ of citizens?
Politics and Society Uganda adamant to pass death penalty bill for homosexuality
The Ugandan government is re-introducing the ‘Kill the Gays’ bill. The punitive bill that was nullified in 2014 by the country’s Constitutional Court imposes the death penalty for persons found in breach. A government official said the ‘current penal law is limited’ and ‘those that do grave acts’ should be ‘given the death sentence’.
Politics and Society Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his successful peacemaking efforts in his region.
Lifestyle Lupita Nyong’o says ‘Colourism is the daughter of racism’
Colourism is not peculiar to the African American community or other black communities in predominantly white spaces. It can also ironically be found firmly on the continent where the population is almost predominately black and brown. Oscar award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o weighed in on the issue and her experiences on colourism.
Lifestyle The trials and joys of travelling in overloaded malaichas to Zimbabwe
The minibus taxis with their trailers filled with goods offer a glimmer of hope for desperate people trying to make a living.
Politics and Society We did the sums on South Africa’s mental health spend. They’re not pretty
Less than 1 in 10 people living with a mental health condition in South Africa receive the care that they need.
Arts and Culture Will Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Today the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature will be announced. For many Africans, year after year, they have held out hope, that an illustrious son of the soil, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o would bring the prize home. Will this year be any different?