“Somalia is making progress”, says head of AMISOM
African Union (AMISOM) soldiers from Burundi in Mogadishu. Read more
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wins Nobel Peace Prize for 2019
The 2019 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced in Oslo on Friday 11 October. ... Read more
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Why are Ethiopia’s churches under attack?
A spate of church burnings has raised the religious and political temperature in Ethiopia. What or who is behind this? Read more
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Fear of karma?
Any mention of land reform in South Africa seems to drive the right-wing US media into a frenzy. What is behind this over-the-top reaction? Read more
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Forces of change shaping the future
Five young people have gone off the beaten path to fight for causes that are frequently marginalised or ignored. Read more
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Diaspora
Passport woes: Why South Africans in UK may face Christmas misery
For South Africans based in the United Kingdom, plans to spend the upcoming festive season at home could prove tricky if their passports need renewing. …
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Arts and Culture
Kia Henda returns with his monumental The Fortress
For the 2019 edition of the 1-54 Courtyard Sculpture Commission, Kiluanji Kia Henda has been selected for his evocative work, The Fortress.
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Arts and Culture
A dive into the deep blue of the indigo tradition
Among 1-54’s special projects, Blue Cloth features traditional batik techniques and indigo dyes from the ancient artistic heritage of the West African.
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Arts and Culture
A glimpse into the 2019 edition of 1-54 London
With annual editions in London, New York and Marrakech, 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair has established itself as the leading international art fair.
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In The News
‘The Robert Mugabe I knew’ – Baffour Ankomah’s Farewell tribute
Robert Mugabe was laid to rest in a low-key private ceremony at his home village of Kutama today. Very few journalists knew Mugabe as our …
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UNGA Special Edition
Examining Inequality: a look into the Gates Foundation Goalkeepers report 2019
How do gender and geography work against sustainable development? Neil Ford assesses the Gates Foundation 2019 Goalkeepers report, which examines the layers of inequality which …
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UNGA Special Edition
Interview: Dr Natalia Kanem – Gender Equality is about fighting for the right things…’
Measurable progress in empowering women in different fields is being made but we are still not where we need to be, says Dr Natalia Kanem.
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UNGA Special Edition
Perspective: The race against Africa’s ‘stubbornly high’ extreme poverty
While absolute poverty has been reducing rapidly globally, it remains stubbornly high in Africa, facts and figures from the UN Economic Commission for Africa reveal.
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UNGA Special Edition
Insight: Natural Resources – Tanzania walks fine line to avoid the ‘resource curse’
Tanzania has to ensure a fine balance between avoiding the ‘resource curse’ while making the energy sector attractive to foreign investors.
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Viewpoint
Peter Tabichi on the importance of education
Peter Tabichi, the 2019 Global Teacher Prize winner, explains why the Fourth Industrial Revolution highlights the need for an education revolution across Africa.
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Media
Kenya’s new $1m media lab
Luminate, a global philanthropic organisation, will invest $1m in Kenya’s media ecosystem.
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Current Affairs
Robert Mugabe detractors dance on his grave
One of Africa’s greatest warriors did not mind soiling his name for his beliefs, but his greatest sin was not knowing when to leave the stage.
