Rigid concepts of masculinity are pushing Black men to suicide
As a society, we need to discard narratives and socialisation that are sending young Black men to their graves, says Kelebogile Motswatswa.
Gorilla Conservation Coffee: An NGO that does what it says on the label
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.
Could Nigeria’s 2023 elections challenge national unity?
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?
Can Africa free itself from foreign influences?
Perhaps the most important lesson for Africa to draw from the conflict in the Ukraine is the danger of being dependent on others for our essentials, says Ivor Ichikowitz.
Lethal drones are a new menace to Africa
Ethiopia is at the forefront of a military trend in Africa that sees armed drones becoming an increasingly sought-after military option across the continent.
Beginning of the Afro-Asian Spring?
As people of African descent renegotiate their status within the Atlantic space, it is vital that Africa’s new role with the emerging Afro-Asiatic world is also tackled head-on, writes Onyekachi Wambu.
Africa’s Stockholm syndrome
Despite the degrading and abusive treatment African students faced in Ukraine, some wanted to remain there, in spite of the war. Why do we Africans return to our abuser time and time again? asks Moky Makura.
What is behind the spate of coups in West Africa?
There have been enough coups and attempted coups in West Africa and the wider Sahel over the past two years to suggest that there is a pattern. Analysis by Anver Versi and Neil Ford.
Ukraine – the deadly chessboard
What are the motives of the various players in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and is Africa reading the game correctly? Analysis by Onyekachi Wambu.
Africa’s open door for refugees
UK citizens have every right to question the motives of their government in offshoring its asylum responsibilities to Rwanda, but to question Rwanda’s capacity to care for refugees goes too far.