Uganda: an ancient circumcision ritual is key to imparting communal knowledge The ritual site becomes a communal classroom where songs and dances teach history, impart values and preserve cultural identity.
Africa in space: 5 interesting reads on the continent’s achievements and future In some African countries, astronomical research is quite developed.
Tracey Rose, renegade South African artist: understanding her 30 years of outrage A major exhibition in Cape Town revealed the unique brew that characterises the work of this politically charged feminist artist.
Blaming poor labour conditions in Ghana’s transport sector on ride-hailing companies misses the deeper issues
Kenya’s new finance minister has good credentials but he can’t work miracles Njuguna Ndung'u has the experience that suits Ruto’s bottom-up economics but lacks the political gravitas to appease voters.
Burundi’s Gatumba massacre offers a window into the past and future of the DRC conflict Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is used to win a place in government, not to overthrow it. And it keeps working.
L'avortement au Kenya et au Bénin : la sécurité médicale ne suffit pas - les filles et les femmes doivent aussi se sentir en sécurité socialement Les femmes qui veulent avorter privilégient la protection sociale au détriment de la sécurité médicale pour échapper à la loi et à la stigmatisation. L’auto-prise en charge peut-elle être la réponse?
Nigeria’s Independence Day is a time to reflect on political gains and challenges – and a way forward
Nigeria ticks some boxes as a democracy. Why this hasn’t translated into a better life for most Nigeria must strengthen its democratic institutions and improve governance for economic development.
