Evolution of African democracy
The current tug of war in Sudan is a test case for the evolution of both the nation state as well as African democracy. Anver …
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Sudan – the battle for the soul of Africa
The most significant story coming from Africa over the past few months has been undoubtedly the confrontation of the people against the outdated military system …
On autopilot to nowhere
After winning the war for independence, Africa seems to have lost its mojo and, without a point of reference, seems to be drifting aimlessly. How can we regain the pre-independence spirit?
Preparing for the dark ages to come
The rise of racist, nationalistic and isolationist governments in the West could spell the end of the age of liberal democracy. Are we in Africa …
Why cultural change is so difficult
Ideas shape peoples and nations; and nations change only when the ideas that supported them also change. But as the case of the Igbo declaration …
Binyavanga – off to disturb his ancestors
The late writer and activist Binyavanga Wainaina* was much more than a man of letters – he worked intensely to give African intellectuals and artists …