London’s Africa Centre reborn
The historic Africa Centre, for decades an iconic cultural landmark in London’s Covent Garden area, opened to the public again in its swanky new headquarters ... Read more
The historic Africa Centre, for decades an iconic cultural landmark in London’s Covent Garden area, opened to the public again in its swanky new headquarters ... Read more
As the only remaining part of Patrice Lumumba's body is laid to rest in Kinshasa, the big lie has been exposed for what it was and no one is under any illusions about the real role of Belgium in the Congo. Read more
Can five times Presidential candidate Raila Odinga defeat William Ruto, the champion of Kenya's "hustler nation", in the country's 9 August election? Read more
As Kenya prepares to hold its presidential election we examine the about-turns and new alliances that are making this the most unpredictable contest for decades. Read more
New African editor Anver Versi welcomes readers once again to our annual celebration of the brightest and best Africans of the last year. Read more
The history of London’s Africa Centre parallels that of modern Africa and is a fascinating study in its own right. The list of people who …
Africans are involved at all levels of management and operation of the Commonwealth Games, and African athletes are expected to dominate the track at the August event.
Africa’s unique sounds and musical traditions have been attracting global attention and love since the 1930s but seem to be scaling new heights this century. Gail Collins surveys the scene.
Africa must reduce foreign involvement in its security and development, writes Hippolyte Fofack.
Following a phenomenally successful 2021 for African writers, this year is also shaping up as another bumper harvest. Gail Collins reviews works from seasoned pens as well as those fresh to publication.
This book should be compulsory reading for students not only all over Africa but throughout the West, says New African editor Anver Versi.
In the run-up to The African Soft Power Project’s first in-person event, founder Nkiru Balonwu talks to New African about what soft power means.
Strengthening of governance in terms of migration management in Tunisia is crucial, say Nadia Mesghouni and Oumaima Lemhadi.
As a society, we need to discard narratives and socialisation that are sending young Black men to their graves, says Kelebogile Motswatswa.
An extraordinary vet in Uganda has come up with a scheme that not only helps endangered gorilla populations, but also coffee farmers and local communities.
Will Nigeria’s 2023 elections help deepen the nation’s democratic roots, or will they tug just a little more at national cohesion, threatening to loosen the ties?
A landmark court judgement in South Africa has struck a heavy blow against the polluters as well as sloppy government efforts to enforce legislation.