Editor’s Picks
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Four ways the Ethiopian government manipulates the media
From targeted harassment to blackouts, Addis Ababa has tried to dilute, distract and deflect from coverage of atrocities in the Tigray war. Despite near ... -
Nollywood has been mediocre for long enough
Nigeria has the talent and appetite for ambitious and original films, but it needs to cultivate a homegrown cinema culture to make this a ... -
The genocide that never was and the rise of fake news in Côte d’Ivoire
From anonymous avatars to foreign PR companies, the spread of fake news has become an inescapable part of the political landscape. The small town ... -
The forgotten, cascading crisis in Madagascar
The world’s first famine caused by climate change rather than conflict continues amid insufficient domestic and global attention. As it enters 2022, Madagascar continues ... -
2022 is Africa’s year to lead the world on climate change
The COP27 climate summit on African soil will be the continent’s chance to put the needs of vulnerable nations above the interests of rich ... -
Burna Boy claims to be a politically conscious “African Giant.” He’s not.
Instead, he may be a giant of marketing or of missed opportunities. For years, Burna Boy has been carefully crafting his image as a ... -
“Back to the former lies”: Sudan reverts to media repression post-coup
When the military seized power on 25 October, one of the first casualties was Sudan’s newfound freedom of expression. On 17 November, journalist Ali ... -
What is the legacy of #EndSARS?
“We owe the dead the debt of memory.” A little past 9pm on 21 September 2021, Salako Pelumi and his friend John, both students ... -
Marking Mawlid, the Muslim festival full of diversity, dhows and donkeys
For the past 132 years, thousands have gathered in Lamu annually for Quran-reciting competitions, dance, music, and free healthcare. Earlier this month, thousands of ... -
We need a people-centred COP26. Instead, we have an elite marketplace
COP26 is full of big boys in small rooms. It needs to be led by the people, not Northern elites with the financial interests ...
