About three-years ago, Namibia, a southern African country of just over 2 million people, trended because of red meat. Sparsely populated and one-not-so popular…
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Ernest Cole: Most Notable South African Photobook Republished After 55 Years
Kylie Thomas, NIOD Institute for War, Holocaust and Genocide Studies Photographer Ernest Cole was born in 1940 in the Pretoria township of Eersterust, just…
Examining the Social Effects of Gentrification on Communities in Accra Gentrification has hit Accra, Ghana’s bustling capital, like a storm, bringing both good and…
Emmanuel Yegon, a mobile journalist and trainer, reflects on his findings of what efforts must be taken to truly transform Africa’s narrative for the…
There are a few stories that are expected to be at the forefront of news coverage across the continent in 2023. From key elections…
The woman behind the music that preserved South Africa’s rich history.
Boudina McConnachie, Rhodes University The iconic South African Xhosa bow performer was born on 25 December 1943 (though she herself was uncertain of the…
Angelique Kidjo: A Journey Through the Fierce History of Benin’s Diva
Sanya Osha, University of Cape Town Angelique Kidjo, the energetic singer-songwriter and activist from the Republic of Benin, represents a rare African phenomenon. In…
African basketball players have been taking charge in the NBA, while also using their platform for greater good through philanthropic work. After winning the…