Was Mugabe better?
In Zimbabwe, a deteriorating economic situation, coupled with renewed repression, is tempting ordinary citizens to think they were better off under Robert Mugabe. Cyril Zenda reports.
Zimbabwe’s coup that isn’t a coup
With tanks on the streets and rumours in newspapers, Nhau Mangirazi reports from Zimbabwe.
What is Robert Mugabe’s legacy?
Reporting from Zimbabwe, Nhau Mangirazi examines the legacy of nearly four decades of Mugabe rule.
Doctors priced out
Joylean M Baro on how Zimbabwean doctors on the frontlines of Covid-19 care have been priced out of treatment.
Let the light in
Carole Concha Bell on how projectionists have been censored for criticizing the Chilean government’s pandemic response.
The assault on journalists is an assault on democracy
Chin’ono’s crime was using Twitter to criticize Zimbabwe’s government, writes Nanjala Nyabola.
The alternative music review
Louise Gray reviews albums from musician, composer and sitar player Bishi and multi-national quintet Monoswezi.
Introducing... Emmerson Mnangagwa
The record of Zimbabwe's new President is not re-assuring for Zimbabweans interested in human rights discovers Richard Swift
Keeping the world cared for
From dealing with Covid-19, to finding inventive ways to make ends meet, three workers from the Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago and Zimbabwe tell their stories.
Zambia’s meal-finishers
Audrey Simango reports on the phenomena of young men taking over abandoned meals.
Queer cities
The city can provide cover and anonymity to those who seek it, explains David Nnanna Ikpo.
How will the Global South pay for climate change damage?
Using market mechanisms will just push the burden onto those least responsible, say Harpreet Kaur Paul and Harjeet Singh.
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…
The other side of the Bitcoin
Bitcoin is more than premium bonds for hipsters or the veganism of finance, writes Omar Hamdi.
Introducing...Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Richard Swift on the ambiguous figure managing the WHO’s pandemic response.
Out of sight, out of mind
This Covid-19 crisis is not the ultimate leveller. Just like the financial crash of 2008, it is producing winners and losers. Husna Rizvi presents a round-up of the lesser known stories of social abandonment unfolding…
‘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.
Mixed media spotlight: Euzhan Palcy
Euzhan Palcy tells Subi Shah what inspired her to become a filmmaker 35 years ago, and what keeps her fire burning.
Country profile: Namibia
Last profiled in 1991, Namibia’s now younger electorate is calling for jobs and land justice amid a Covid-19-induced recession.
Uber drivers of the world, unite!
Internationalists should pay attention to the way modern capitalism is increasingly dependent on transnational supply chains and migrant workers. Notes from Below explain why.
A global just transition
How can we phase out fossil fuels in a way that works for people everywhere? The historic Cochabamba People’s Agreement offers a way forward, argues Max Ajl.
Explosive mix
As big international players eye up Mozambique’s natural gas reserves, a storm of conflict brews for local communities. Sophie Neiman investigates.
Carbon credit dollars stir up communities in Kenya
Can you really put a price on nature? Anthony Lang’at reports on a controversial scheme seen as innovative and beneficial by some and carbon colonialism by others.
