The Congolese advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights has been living in fear after spurious charges of ‘promoting homosexuality’ led the police to her door.
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Africans rising Plastic is a challenge and an asset in the DRC
An entrepreneur in the DRC is showing us how eco-friendly construction can help manage non-biodegradable waste. The management of plastic waste continues to be a major challenge worldwide. Innovative solutions for recycling the alarming amount of plastic pollution are a need that cannot be understated.
Politics and Society What DRC brings to the EAC table
Despite a storied post-colonial history of political misadventures, strife and state dysfunction, DRC has always maintained a close cultural relationship with other East African countries. Joining EAC portends a new, yet challenging, opportunity to deepen economic and political cooperation.
Arts, Culture and Sport At 80, Paulin J. Hountondji is one of Africa’s greatest modern thinkers
Hountondji comes across as the anointed enfant terrible of African philosophy.
Politics and Society Rising sea levels may threaten 70% of Africa’s heritage sites by 2050
Hundreds of Africa’s heritage sites are exposed to sea-level rise and coastal erosion in the future.
Arts, Culture and Sport The precarious fate of African footballers in Europe after their game ends
Given the impact of African players in European football, it’s remarkable how few are able to secure jobs in football in Europe after their playing days end.
Politics and Society Lessons from the past: protecting women and girls from violence during COVID-19
A gender perspective to public health is essential to human rights and safety in crises situations.
Arts, Culture and Sport How memes in the DRC allow people to laugh at those in power – and themselves
Humour is a way for Congolese internet users to prod at cultural traits and political developments – despite censorship being rife.
Politics and Society ‘President’ Biden would have to take Africa much more seriously
If elected next month, Joe Biden must do more than turn the clock back to pre-Trump days.