African media also emphasise the west as superior and Africa as inferior.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society The electricity crisis in South Africa continues to brew
South Africa will not move into the light until the social value of access to electricity is affirmed.
Politics and Society TAC slams Mbeki over his views on HIV
Former president repeated misconceptions about the disease when he addressed UNISA.
Politics and Society ‘Gutter water’, ‘monkey tail’ and smoked faeces: new dangers on Nigeria’s drug scene
People in Nigeria are creating new drugs either because they can’t afford more traditional narcotics, because they’re not controlled or because they’re strong.
Politics and Society The Kenyan ‘Left’ — like Uganda’s — is stuck!
Brian Atuheire Batenda and Andrew Karamagi explore why the recent Kenyan presidential election was such a close call, given the ‘obvious’ contrast between the two men.
Politics and Society What Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral can teach us about the value of cultural continuity
African historical and cultural records were damaged and erased by colonisation, but even after independence, Africans have not invested adequately in restoring and safeguarding cultural and historical heritage.
Politics and Society Understanding Libya’s relentless destabilization
Libya’s competing domestic actors are being exploited by foreign powers seeking to downplay their role in the fragile country.
Politics and Society Uhuru Kenyatta failed to turn Kenya into as big an international player as he could – here’s why
Kenya’s new president needs to forge closer ties with regional heavyweights to create a balance of power that favours his country.
Politics and Society 5 xenophobic myths about immigrants in South Africa debunked by researchers
Scapegoating immigrants will not result in significantly improved healthcare service provision, reduced crime or less unemployment.