Should the West stop giving aid to Africa?
Is aid just an extension of colonial economics? Or a lifeline for imperfect but necessary support systems? Firoze Manji and Pablo Yanguas go head to head on the thorny topic of…
Does international development still have a problem with racism?
Nikki van der Gaag remembers the history of race and representation discussions in the development sector and asks, what has really changed?
Africa deals with the ripple effects of Russia’s war in Ukraine
Can the quest for peace in Europe bring calm at home? Rosebell Kagumire asks.
To fight Covid-19, Africa must reclaim its economic sovereignty
A global coalition of economists calls for a radical shift in Africa’s economic policy, one rooted in sovereignty and sustainability.
‘Little Africa’ in China
Guangzhou is home to Asia’s largest African migrant population, who come to China chasing business opportunities, reputable universities and low living costs. Carlotta Dotto reports.
The scandal that was Zuma’s downfall
How corruption in South Africa continues to cost taxpayers billions of rand, by Neil Thompson.
The fight for reparations
Priya Lukka explains what reparations could mean, drawing from the rich and varied global movement for repair.
Paradise lost?
A vast area of Namibia and Botswana is under threat from oil and gas exploration. Devastating consequences are feared for the people, wildlife and natural environment. Graeme Green reports on the fight to keep Kavango…
The war in Ukraine has hit Africa’s food security
Russia’s invasion has triggered cost rises and staple shortages. Ugochi Anyaka-Oluigbo examines the crisis faced by low-income countries.
How Rhodes Must Fall amplified calls to decolonize
Musawenkosi Cabe speaks to activists who were part of the Rhodes Must Fall push to decolonize universities and challenge white supremacy.
Africa’s military coups are climate coups
Abdoulie Ceesay, Gambian representative to COP28, argues that the West must take climate action – not militarization.
Sanctions Mark II
Andrew Feinstein argues that the strategy that helped end South Africa’s apartheid must also be mobilized against Israel.
Africa needs to drop the ‘youth bulge’ discourse
Wangui Kimari makes the case that the youth discourse in Africa has patronizing, colonialist tones.
Winners and losers
Vanessa Baird analyses how the Global South is affected by the current trade turmoil – and old patterns of power.
The Beijing connection
Christine Mungai reflects on the past, present and future of the relationship between China and the African continent.
The new daughters of Africa
With the release of New Daughters of Africa, editor Margaret Busby explains why the collection – 25 years after Daughters of Africa was published – could not have come at a better time and introduces three…
Baaba Maal’s impact extends far beyond music
Senegalese singer-songwriter Baaba Maal speaks to Graeme Green about music making a difference.
The Ogiek won reparations, now they want results
One year after a court ruling, the Ogiek are still waiting for reparations. Amy Hall reports on a case that could change the lives of Indigenous people across the region.
Beyond the tourist trail
Conservationists in the Global South are seeking sustainable pathways, finds Graeme Green.
Get up, stand up! Cannabis in South Africa
Alice McCool meets the Rastafarian lawyer fighting for cannabis freedom.
Over the rainbow: South Africa’s young radicals
South Africa’s first post-apartheid generation has come of age. And they’re not happy with the way the ANC are handling things. Chris Webb explains.
Stranded in Melilla: the migrants stuck in Spanish enclaves
Julian Hattem speaks to the migrants trapped in limbo.
A new story for Kenya’s media
A new Kenyan media initiative is using live performance to break free of colonial industry norms, Patrick Gathara reports.
