Editor’s Picks
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Inside Cameroon’s Bunker: “Different guys had different torture techniques”
African Arguments spoke to several former detainees of the notorious prison where prisoners underwent daily torture and lived in appalling conditions. This article was ... -
Duped through dating apps: Queer love in the time of homophobia
In Nigeria, the LGBTQ community is vulnerable to extortion, making dating an often dangerous pursuit. This article was made possible by the generous “patron” ... -
South Sudan: How warring parties play international donors
Aid organisations play an unintended but crucial role in South Sudan’s repeating cycles of violence. How can they break out of it? Since war ... -
Why the world needs an African ecofeminist future
Orthodox economic models have failed us all, but women across Africa are resisting them and coming up with visionary alternatives. We need an “African ... -
Don’t just vote. Mobilise. (Aka Why elections won’t change Nigeria)
Just like the colonists gave way to independence, and the military gave way to civil rule, the current system can also give way to ... -
Rest in Power: Oliver Mtukudzi, music legend and pan-African trailblazer
“Tuku” used his powerful poetic voice to change whole systems, forge global connections, and advocate for justice, freedom and the oppressed. Where does one ... -
A woman online, in Tanzania
Tanzanian twitter has lost its chill. It’s become a scary place for women and dissenters. But we’re not yet ready to give it up. ... -
Amazing African documentaries you’re gonna wanna see
Over the last year or so, there have been several incredible documentaries made in Africa. With some help from Film Africa, we picked out ... -
Why is Africa always portrayed as a passive woman?
Africa is often talked about as an object to be consumed. Even those who resist this discourse sometimes employ it. At the start of ... -
“Do we really need them?” Four big challenges facing African think tanks
The need for think tanks’ well-evidenced research is greater than ever today, but many are fighting – some to get heard, others just to survive. ...
