Society
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Nigeria: Survey shows decrease in homophobic attitudes. Kind of.
Some findings show progress. Others paint a more complex picture. Last month, Nigeria’s most popular gossip blog Linda Ikeji republished a post from the ... -
An explainer for when the internet goes down: What, who and why?
What’s the difference between a block and a blackout? Who’s responsible? What can be done? Since 2017, authorities in 19 African countries have temporarily ... -
The UK’s unfair visa system for African applicants isn’t fit for purpose
Our new report found that African applicants are more than twice as likely to be refused a visitor’s visa than those from any other ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Stella Nyanzi: The rude vagina-poem-writing hero Uganda needs
The fearsome feminist activist is now determined to use her ongoing court case to “educate the nation”. On 9 May 2019, the Ugandan academic ... -
A child’s death sentence highlights the fight over Sudan’s legal system
In both the courtrooms and on the streets, activists are calling for Sudan’s legal system to uphold human rights. On 27 August, 2013, two ... -
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 ... -
A curious case of poisoning in Uganda’s poorest region
The World Food Programme has been accused of negligence after hundreds were poisoned and four people died after eating its food aid. Earlier this ...
