The Queen and I
In this year of the Platinum Jubilee of the UK’s Queen Elizabeth ll, Lord Hain recalls some encounters with Her Majesty from his own long stint as a front-bench British politician.
Can we leave Africa’s defence in the hands of others?
The Ukraine war is another red flag in the area of defence equipment. Can Africa afford to outsource this vital resource? asks Ivor Ichikowitz.
For AfCFTA to work, Africa needs to speak with one voice, says Afreximbank’s Hippolyte Fofack
Dr Hippolyte Fofack (pictured above), Afreximbank’s Chief Economist and Director of Research, explains how the AfCFTA could spark off a virtuous cycle leading to Africa’s …
African migration: A golden opportunity squandered
A recent UN forum on migration was a golden opportunity for Africa to make its case on the movement of labour across the world but a weak stance and infighting meant that the chance was squandered.
South Africa: Arrest of Guptas puts ethics under searchlight
The arrest in the UAE of two of the Gupta brothers, accused of corruption on a massive scale, has brought the issue of ethics in public office once again to the surface in South Africa.
A ‘good news law’ for Africa?
Should African media organisations be compelled by law to include ‘good news’ in their output? asks Moky Makura.
Ncuti Gatwa – the African Dr Who
Ncuti Gatwa taking over as the 14th Dr Who in the world’s longest-running sci-fi show may be a defining moment in British cultural history and could open the way for more talented Black creatives.
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 …
London’s Africa Centre – a glorious history
The history of London’s Africa Centre parallels that of modern Africa and is a fascinating study in its own right. We present edited extracts from the brilliant study by Sheila Ruiz.
The significance of Lumumba’s golden tooth
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.
Kenya elections: Ruto, man of the people, vs Odinga, king-in-waiting
Can five times Presidential candidate Raila Odinga defeat William Ruto, the champion of Kenya’s “hustler nation”, in the country’s 9 August election?
Kenya elections 2022: Twists and turns shape historic polls
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.