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The Man Who Refused to Be Silenced
The first time my father was taken to prison, I was a toddler and did not know what prison was. When I asked where ... -
What Al-Shabaab Understands About Somali Authority
In south-central Somalia, a trader knows what to expect at an al-Shabaab checkpoint. The rate is fixed, set out in a published schedule. The ... -
Beyond the headlines, does Kenya have the political will to end femicides?
On June 1st, as Kenya marked Madaraka (self-governance) Day, a different kind of freedom match took place on the streets of Nairobi. Women’s rights ... -
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 ...
