Gambella – caught in limbo
The Ethiopian town of Gambella, once a thriving port, has now become little more a refugee camp for Southern Sudanese fleeing the war in their …
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Patience is the name of the game
The legal procedures to bring those accused of state-capture and other acts of high-level corruption grind on. President Cyril Ramaphosa has so far refused to …
Justice delayed but not denied
As the Commission investigating alleged rights abuses began its second session of hearings last month, Gambians were confused by the way the process has been …
What is behind the hounding of Semenya?
Once again, South Africa’s superb middle distance runner, Caster Semenya found herself in the crosshairs of the IAAF – ordered to bring down her levels …
Brightening a dark place
Kenya’s award-winning rap artist, Octopizzo grew up in the poverty and squalor of Nairobi’s largest slum. He has not turned his back on his birthplace.
Tribute to music legend Ayub Ogada
Ayub Ogada, the legendary Kenyan musician, who popularised traditional African melodies around the world, has passed away.