Society
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Six powerful one-minute films on women’s empowerment
From a job interview that takes a turn to a stolen girl’s dream, these short films tackle challenges facing women head-on. The theme of ... -
The pitfalls – and privileges – of travelling while Black
Joe Shmoe may be able to backpack across Lomé with nothing more than the clothes on his back; you probably can’t. When I first ... -
After the Kumba massacre: Schools in Cameroon’s Anglophone crisis
Until recently, activists in the diaspora and separatists had insisted that schools remain closed and used violence to ensure it. On 24 October, armed ... -
“Someone willing to help people like me”: Uganda’s LGBTQ paralegals
Queer Ugandans who face discrimination often find it impossible to get legal support. But some are training as paralegals so they can help each ... -
Six African documentaries you must see
These six films present varied snapshots of what it means to be African today. From deeply personal interrogations on family and identity, to the ... -
Just 2% of the poorest rural girls complete secondary education
Progress has been made in enrolling girls in school, but this hasn’t trickled down to the most disadvantaged. It’s time for all girls to ... -
“They did nothing”: UN peacekeeping missions’ forgotten local staff
Working for peacekeeping missions like UNAMID can be hugely risky for local staff. Yet they feel they get little protection from their employers. It ... -
The “independent entrepreneurs” of the Sahel
Through photos taken over a decade, The Dynamics of Dust provides a rare look into the lives of people in the Sahel and their ...
