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The Algorithm Will See You Now: Deepfake Doctors and the Commodification of Care in Kenya
A few months ago, I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video. In a brightly lit room with brown décor, a ... -
Why the RSF’s Rapid Takeover Strategy in Sudan Failed
From the beginning of Sudan’s war, the strategy pursued by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its supporting network relied on one central assumption: ... -
The Signs We Refuse to See: Why Uganda’s Sovereignty Act Cannot Cure Our National Despair
The passage and lightning-fast presidential signing of the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 represents a defining crossroads in our nation’s governance. Tabled by State ... -
Redefining ‘Free and Fair’: Ethiopia’s Election and Electoral Legitimacy
“Democracy is not just a question of having a vote. It consists of strengthening each citizen’s possibility and capacity to participate in the deliberations ... -
Can Sudan’s Dried Meat Delicacy Escape the Suitcase and Conquer New Markets?
Sharmout, a traditional Sudanese dried meat, is already popular among Sudanese communities abroad where it is transported and sold through the ‘suitcase trade.’ The ... -
The Untold Story of the Battle of Adowa: How Anti-imperialism can be rebuilt from the ground up
I. Magdala The mountainside fortress is called Magdala. It is perched above the Ethiopian highlands, a stone fist raised against the sky. In its ... -
The going away of silence: A tribute to Ngugi
One year after his passing, how should we remember Ngugi? 1. The early years At first, it was just enough to write. Because the ... -
AI and the New Machinery of African Repression
Artificial intelligence is lowering the cost of authoritarian control in Africa. The danger is not only mass surveillance, but a state that can abort ... -
The Pagak Pivot: South Sudan’s Strategic Realignment and the Transformation of Nile Basin Politics
On May 9, 2026, the Sudanese newspaper Al-Sayha first broke the exclusive report alleging that Juba had issued an ‘urgent’ directive ordering the termination ... -
Rethinking South Sudan’s Unfinished Transition
South Sudan is approaching another decisive moment, but the country is still far from ready for credible elections in December 2026. Nearly two decades ...
