Support for European soccer clubs is defining relationships between spouses.
Politics and Society Crisis at Nairobi University has its roots in decades of political interference
The crisis at Nairobi University falls within an established pattern of government intervention in universities going back decades
Africans rising Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur is the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final
25-year-old Tunisian Ons Jabeur, the highest-ranked Arab woman in tennis history, knocked out China’s Wang Qiang to become the first Arab woman to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
Politics and Society Corruption in South Africa: echoes of leaders who plundered their countries
In South Africa, state corruption has taken hold with utter disregard for ethics and democratic norms in a cynical exploitation of the post-apartheid transformation agenda.
Politics and Society Mozambique ordains its first women Anglican clergy
Joana Chilengue, Lina Maria dos Santos and Fatucha Rosemary are the first Anglican women clergy to be ordained in Mozambique. The presiding Bishop said the ordination of the three transitional deacons was a “very big milestone” for the diocese as it made plain the church’s appreciation of women’s ministry
Africans rising Nigerian heavyweight boxer David Adeleye makes professional debut
The heavyweight boxing division continues to grow, becoming even more competitive. With a new generation of young British boxers coming fast behind the likes of Anthony Joshua, Dereck Chisora and Dyllian White, a new name, David Adeleye, made his debut and won in the first round.
Politics and Society China’s approach to peace in Africa is different. How and why
The Chinese model of peace differs fundamentally from that pursued by western nations.
Politics and Society Is West Africa’s Eco currency just an echo of the colonial past?
Is Francophone West Africa’s proposed new currency a step towards a monetary future completely independent from France?
Africans rising Angélique Kidjo wins fourth Grammy for Best World Music Album
Beninese singer-songwriter, actress, and activist Angélique Kidjo won her fourth Grammy at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards for her album ‘Celia’. The matriarch passed the baton in her acceptance speech saying, “The new generation of artists coming from Africa are going to take you by storm, and the time has come.”