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I had to flee my home Tanzania for doing journalism. I was lucky.
I dared to criticise President Magufuli and nearly paid the ultimate price. When I chose to go into journalism over 20 years ago, I ... -
Nigeria is sadly still closer to Fela’s anti-feminism than to Wakanda’s women
In Nigeria, Okoye would have been warned from childhood to soften her features so she can find a man to marry her. Marvel’s Black ... -
This is Afrofuturism
Afrofuturism reimagines the past and envisions what can be. If fact follows fiction, the future will belong to Africa and our storytellers. A decade ... -
Tanzania: Everyone is scared
In an unprecedented move, leaders from all sectors of society are speaking out about growing assaults on freedoms and political violence. On 16 February, ... -
Ethiopia’s next Prime Minister
As it picks Ethiopia’s next leader, the ruling coalition can pave the way for genuine reform or instil more discontent. The last week has ... -
“I’m not sure how they’re surviving”: Sudan’s soaring inflation hits hard
From construction companies to pharmacies, businesses in Sudan are struggling as basic costs change by the day, if not the hour. As part of ... -
Africa’s little miracle nation turns fifty
From apparently hopeless beginnings, Mauritius has become one of Africa’s most celebrated countries. But tough challenges are on the horizon. The story of how ... -
Whatever happened to Afwerki’s comely face? Eritrean music in an age of YouTube
Musicians in Eritrea used to have to sing the government’s praises to pass the censors. Now there are other ways to get heard. In ...
