The low-grade form of heroin continues to strip the youth of their future and the young women living in a drug house in Ekurhuleni say the police do not take them seriously.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society The United States extends its military reach into Zambia
Vijay Prashad speaks with Dr. Fred M’membe of the Socialist Party about the reach and impact of the United States Africa Command in Zambia.
Politics and Society The African Union at 20: some reason to cheer, but lots of work ahead
The AU needs to address two main problems to steer Africa into a prosperous future – the use of unconstitutional means by some leaders to cling to power and disregard for the rule of law.
Politics and Society Book on Zimbabwe strongman Robert Mugabe’s legacy has many flaws
Moore did not unearth any treasures in his research of Mugabe’s legacy. He has not even drawn a map that might lead us to them.
Politics and Society The art of bribery: a closeup look at how traffic officers operate on Kenya’s roads
Police checkpoints liberally dot Kenya’s highways, but they’re not just about keeping road users safe.
Politics and Society Frantz Fanon’s revolutionary spirit lives on
A new collection of essays uses the works of the psychiatrist and radical political philosopher to explore how a community’s language and capacity for thought and wit threaten the state.
Politics and Society Highlights: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2022
When 56 countries come together, what is the focus? Here are highlights from the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Politics and Society Of Sakaja’s varsity degree drama and Igathe’s ill-advised PR stunts
The university degree drama involving Nairobi County governor seat candidate Johnson Sakaja was irrelevant and unnecessary. The forces fighting Sakaja should have schemed better, the political skulduggery and ploys could see Sakaja’s popularity soar, as the elections draw closer.
Politics and Society Gabon and Togo join the Commonwealth to develop ties with English-speaking countries
The Commonwealth has admitted Gabon and Togo as its 55th and 56th members, respectively. Although both countries are former French colonies and have no historic association with the Commonwealth, they chose to join the 54-nation group to access the opportunities it provides.