June 13, 2022
South Africa: Congolese Refugee Shows Dreams Can and Do Come True
After a journey of struggle and hardship, an asylum seeker whose first job in South Africa was being a car guard is now pursuing his PhD at the University of Pretoria. Read more »
June 06, 2022
Cameroon: Locusts in Cameroon - From Pest to Seasonal Asset
People fleeing the wartorn north-west region are catching grasshoppers, plucking, spicing, cooking and selling them. The profit helps keep children in school and households fed. Read more »
June 02, 2022
Rwanda: UK Forges Ahead With Its Controversial Refugee Plan
The countdown has begun for asylum seekers in the United Kingdom who are destined to be sent to Rwanda, where they will have to remain while their applications are processed. Read more »
May 16, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Queer Rights Activist Forced to Go Into Hiding
The Congolese advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights has been living in fear after spurious charges of 'promoting homosexuality' led the police to her door. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Kinshasa's Fulu Miziki Are Sonic Explorers
Fulu Miziki spent the Covid lockdown refining, isolating and recording their handcrafted instruments, resulting in their truly spectacular Ngbaka EP. Read more »
May 07, 2022
Cameroon: Women's Football Is Gaining Traction in Cameroon
The achievements of the national team since 2015 have built support for the Indomitable Lionesses, leading to sponsors, match broadcasts and a commitment to uplift the game in the… Read more »
April 22, 2022
Africa: To Mama Africa With Love
Grammy-nominated musician Somi launched her new album reimagining Miriam Makeba with a live performance that amplified the work made in honour of the late activist and musician. Read more »