December 11, 2022
Africa: Will Next Week's U.S.-Africa Summit Revive Relations?
The equal partnership focus is worthy, though perhaps a subtle response to Africa's neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more »
Africa: Morocco Have Built a Strong Case for Africa in World Cup Fairy Tale
From having no team in the knock-put phase of the previous FIFA World Cup in Russia, Africa produced two in Qatar, with a record number of matches won by teams from the continent,… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Africa: African Climate Justice Activists Welcome COP27 Loss and Damage Fund
A loss and damage fund to cover countries affected by extreme climate events was the main highlight of COP27. Coming out of intensely contested negotiations, the agreement is a… Read more »
October 24, 2022
Africa: No Ballon d'Or Again for Africa, but Sadio Mané Continues to Win Hearts
Senegal star Sadio Mané came second in this year's World Footballer of the Year awards, but his greatest recognition was winning the inaugural award for humanitarian work,… Read more »
October 21, 2022
Africa: "Les Sapeurs", Black Dandyism and the Genesis of Gender Fluid African Fashion
African youths are today positioned where cultural identities intermingle and there is a need to embrace a contemporary style that merges those identities. Black dandyism inspired… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Africa: For the First Time Ever, All World Cup-Bound African Teams Will Be Led By African Coaches
As African football coaches continue to break new ground, the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar serves as a critical stepping stone. This is why. Read more »
October 03, 2022
Africa: 'Afrobeats' Could Become a Grammy Category
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. announced during a press conference in Ghana that the institution is considering adding an Afrobeats category to next year's 65th Annual… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Africa: A Dutch Govt Fund Will Help Raise Awareness About the Legacy of Slavery
In lieu of a formal apology the Dutch government which might or might not come later this year, is setting up an approx. €200 million fund to 'raise awareness about the legacy… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Africa: Morocco Parliament Considering Paid Menstrual Leave
Morocco could become the second African country to grant menstrual leave. Although highly contentious, the policy is slowly gaining global traction, with early adopters… Read more »
August 03, 2022
Africa: Benin's 30m 'Amazon' Statue Honours the Women Warriors of Dahomey
The Amazons of Dahomey are the only documented female army in modern history and one of the world's unresolved curiosities. As the West turns their story into fetishised cinema,… Read more »
June 24, 2022
Africa: Biotech Collaboration Paves Way for First African-Owned Covid-19 Vaccine
Last year South Africa became the first African mRNA Vaccine Manufacturing Hub. At the time, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it was necessary for Africa to start… Read more »
June 09, 2022
Africa: Pride Month - Contemporary Artists Exploring Queer Africa
Artists move the dial when exploring the nuances of humanity. Their work helps us change perspective and have emotive dialogue about difficult themes. Here are some African visual… Read more »
May 31, 2022
Africa: Kendrick Lamar - the Black Mecca and Hip-Hop Pan-Africanism
Kendrick Lamar recently visited Ghana, promoting his new album and reportedly shooting a documentary. State officials celebrated the visit in the context of Beyond the Return,… Read more »
May 17, 2022
Africa: Google Translate Learns 10 New African Languages
Ten of the new language additions on Google translate are African languages including Lingala, Twi, and Tigrinya. There are now 133 languages supported by a technology that is… Read more »
May 11, 2022
Africa: No Support, No Say - the Hypocrisy of Anti-Abortion Laws
Anti-abortion laws do not stop abortions from happening they decrease access to safe abortions. Does the pro-life agenda of 'saving lives' outrightly ignore preventable maternal… Read more »
May 06, 2022
Africa: Popularity Rising for Motorsport in Africa, but African Market Remains Untapped
With all but Lewis Hamilton's legendary status on the track sealed, the seven-time world champion has shifted his attention to diversity, inclusion and making sure that he races in… Read more »