Africa

Writer and activist Firoze Manji and professor Stephen Chan go head-to-head.

Filed in: Africa China

Maina Waruru questions the motivations of firms seeking compensation from the British government.

Filed in: Kenya

Sally Healy compares the political fortunes of Ethiopia and Somalia in the light of the dramatic developments of recent weeks.

Filed in: Ethiopia Politics Somalia

The struggle of the indigenous Sahrawi people of Africa’s last colony is long - and largely ignored, writes filmmaker Dominic Brown.

Filed in: Indigenous Peoples Morocco Western Sahara

Magdi el Gizouli offers a low down on the range of groups challenging the regime of President al-Bashir.

Filed in: Activism Sudan

A profile of the former guerilla leader turned tyrant, Ethiopian Prime Minister Zenawi, who died today after 21 years in power.

Filed in: Ethiopia

Mgcini Nyoni explains why revolutionary leaders make poor presidents.

Filed in: Politics South Africa Zimbabwe

Libby Powell reports on two teenagers and their unique innovation.

Filed in: Science Swaziland

In her third and final instalment from the Congo, Erin Byrnes talks to journalists championing untold stories, despite working in a conflict zone.

Filed in: Congo, Democratic Republic of Human Rights Women

A fearless Queen from Sudan’s past is inspiring today’s women to take action, reports Nahla Mahmoud.

Filed in: Politics Sudan Women

Shortly after modern-day slave masters are sent to prison in the UK, Iris Gonzales reminds us the practice is still alive in parts of Africa.

Filed in: Mauritania Slavery