Society
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Charlie Chaplin and the reclaiming of Sudan
Khartoum’s locally-organised open air film screenings epitomise much about Sudan’s ongoing revolution. This article was made possible by the generous “supporter” subscribers of the ... -
From young lovers to old customs: Stunning photographs from East Africa
Stories from East Africa this year have often enraptured the rest of the continent and the world at large. For their scale, shock value, ... -
Mauritius’ micro-politics: Everybody needs good neighbours
In some elections, people vote for the soul of their nation. In Mauritius, they vote for their neighbours. Politics in Mauritius is perhaps unique ... -
How I fell in, out, and back in love with the leso
The East African wrapper is a source of pride, rich in meaning and history. But it is more complicated than that. The story of ... -
Afrophobia is growing in South Africa. Why? Its leaders are feeding it.
Across virtually all the parties, leaders have stoked anti-immigrant sentiment for political gain. This article was made possible by the generous “supporter” subscribers of ... -
In South Africa, a trans inmate fought the state in court. And won.
A ground-breaking ruling in favour of a trans inmate challenges South Africa’s discriminatory status quo. On the 23rd of September, the South African Equality ... -
From sledgehammer to scalpel: How foreign powers can support Sudan
During this small window of opportunity for real transformation, the US and others must support the new government and help tackle spoilers. The remarkable ... -
Xenophobic attacks: Why the official outrage from Nigeria this time?
After repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, the Nigerian government response has typically been muted. Why was this time different? Earlier this month, a ... -
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 ...
