Special series
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UK convenes donors summit to raise funds for…itself
From the Wit-hole countries…is African Arguments’ satirical section. It’s the news, but absurd. It’s sometimes better than the real thing, sometimes not quite real, ... -
Cash and contradictions: On the limits of Middle Eastern influence in Sudan
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt have been heavily involved in Sudan following al-Bashir’s downfall. But not everything is going their way. In Sudan, ... -
Cape Town to Cairo: a 50-day journey to see the beautiful game
A football-mad fan risks visa restrictions, protests, soldiers, travelling through the desert to support his favourite team. While most foreigners have managed to steer ... -
Egypt: When football stadiums become military zones
At the recently concluded AFCON, Egypt’s politics of control against its own fans was on display in the empty stands. A few weeks ago ... -
The other Africa Cup Of Nations…in Paris
On the outskirts of the French capital, neighbours from different African countries complete for local pride and glory. This article is part of “In ... -
Podcast: The Beautiful Game’s Soft Power
We are delighted to introduce you to the second episode of the Into Africa podcast created in partnership with African Arguments. Into Africa is ... -
A political history of the Africa Cup of Nations: is it still truly Africa’s cup?
At inception, AFCON set out lofty ambitions for itself. 62 years later, it falls just short. This article is part of “In the name ... -
In the name of the father, the son and football.
In a season full of football, a writer pens a belated Father’s Day letter to the man with whom he shared memories over the ... -
Photo essay: We are all goal diggers
Photojournalist Andrew Esiebo explores how young Africans appropriate non-conventional spaces to play football. This article is part of “In the name of the beautiful ... -
In the name of the beautiful game
Welcome to our new series on the world’s most beloved sport and how it intersects with all aspects of our lives. This article is ...
