Editors Choice
- September 20, 2019
H.E Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, State House Pretoria, South Africa September 6th, 2019. Dear Mr. President: Africans Rising is a pan-African solidarity movement of people and organisations, working Read More..
Letter to President of South Africa from Africans Rising
H.E Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, State House Pretoria, South Africa September 6th, 2019. Dear Mr. President: Africans Rising is a pan-African solidarity movement of people and organisations, working
No Evidence that 80% of Johannesburg’s inner city is inhabited by foreign nationals
In a video being shared briskly following a spate of attacks in South Africa by mobs targeting foreign-owned businesses, former deputy minister of police Bongani Mkongi claims thatJohannesburg is “80% foreign nationals”. This is “dangerous”,
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Legal Texts and Policy Documents
AfCFTA operational phase launched The Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) entered into force on 30 May 2019 for the 24 countries that had deposited their instruments
Rest in peace, Robert Mugabe: Hero, villain, human
Robert Mugabe has died. May he rest in peace. He was one of the engineers who built the foundations of modern-day Zimbabwe. If you ever get the chance, please visit Zimbabwe. It
Opioid use, drug-related disorders on the rise: UN report
Synthetic opioid use is booming, the United Nations said on Wednesday, in a worldwide drug report that shows rising deaths in the United States from overdoses and a “crisis” of Tramadol use
The opioid epidemic you haven’t heard about
Ayao* is a tall and well-built 15-year-old, and like many his age, he is very particular about his appearance. He wears a white T-shirt with a colourful design on the
How many Nigerians are on prescription drugs?
After a BBC Africa Eye documentary exposed Nigeria’s codeine cough syrup crisis in April 2018, the government banned the import and production of the opioid-containing mixture. But this will only have short-term benefits, according
Belonging—why South Africans refuse to let Africa in
Any African who has ever tried to visit South Africa will know that the country is not an easy entry destination. South African embassies across the continent are almost as
Looking back to move forward: The first Pan-African Cultural Festival in Algeria, 1969
Fifty years ago, this year from 21-31 July 1969 in the capital of Algeria, thousands of people gathered for a ground-breaking Pan-African Cultural Festival (PACF). Official delegations were sent to
No, adolescents don’t account for half of new HIV infections in Kenya
Nearly half of new HIV infections in Kenya are among adolescents, a major drugmaker claimed during an international conference focused on the wellbeing of girls and young women. “In Kenya,
Xenophobia – Rep Calls for Immediate Reconvening of National Assembly
Kingsley Chinda, a member of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, has called on the speaker of the house, Femi Gbajabiamila, to cut short the ongoing recess and attend
The 2019 Bay Area Afrobeats Concert Series confirms Nigerian star Tekno
This year marks the second edition of the Afrobeats Concert Series. The idea behind the series, according to Utake Ent Group’s DJay Slim, co-founder of the Afrobeats Concert Series, is
Haiti’s market women resist global forces
“On a plain high in the mountains of Haiti one day a week thousands of people still gather. This is the marketplace of my childhood…The sights and the smells and
Haiti’s market women resist global forces
“On a plain high in the mountains of Haiti one day a week thousands of people still gather. This is the marketplace of my childhood…The sights and the smells and
We Want to Take Sudan From This Dark Corner to a Bright Future
On August 4, 2019, the Sudanese military council signed an agreement with Freedom and Change, a body representing the country’s mass protest movement. The agreement establishes the structures and powers of a
West Africa’s New Currency: The End of France’s dominance in Africa?
Just over 30 years after the idea was initially conceived, it appears that the whole of West Africa will now be adopting one currency. On the 29th of June 2019, the leaders
A fan pays tribute to the King of Coupé-Décalé
Ange Didier Huon, Ivorian musician better known to millions as DJ Arafat died at age 33, on August 12, after suffering injuries from a motorbike accident that occurred on Sunday,
Felabration Unveils Plan for 2019 Edition
Organisers of the annual week-long festivity to commemorate the life of the Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has unveiled plans for its 2019 edition. Usually held in October, this year’s celebration
Africa’s job market: what are the challenges?
The 2019 Ibrahim Forum Report highlighted the links between demography, economic prospects and mobility. In a context of a booming youth population and a decade of sustained economic growth, what are the
39 years since Walter Rodney fell; Andaiye, Walter Rodney’s colleague has rejoined the ancestors
This is a tribute of Eusi Kwayana to Andaiye, which captures her connection to the Rodney legacy, and the political and humanist traditions she shared with many others in Guyana and across
The fading pride of Amazigh tattoos
For Africa’s indigenous Amazighs, body art was more than mere images. They were a decisive social, almost poetic, marker for centuries. Berber woman wearing ethnic jewelry, Kairouan, Kairouan governorate (Al
“They don’t see us; they just don’t care” – Stories from Saharawi freedom fighters
The story of Western Sahara, “the last colony in Africa”, is one of flagrant international law violation, and four decades of persistent military occupation by an African country of another
Ethiopia plants world-record 350 million trees in a day, officials say
Volunteers in Ethiopia have planted more than 350 Million trees (353,633,660 seedlings) on Monday, July 28, 2019, to fight deforestation and climate change, officials announced. This national campaign is part
Ethiopia: At least 17 killed in violence over Sidama autonomy
At least 17 people have been killed in clashes between Ethiopian security forces and activists seeking a new autonomous region for their Sidama ethnic group, according to a local official
Ethiopia’s TPLF demands clarity on 2020 elections, blasts ADP over ‘coup’
All is not well in Ethiopia’s ruling coalition as one of the parties is accusing the Amhara Democratic Party (ADP) of not doing enough to prevent the recent high profile
Scenes of joy as Algeria wins Africa Cup of Nations
lgiers, Algeria – Football-crazed Algeria burst into a paroxysm of euphoria on Friday night as the country’s national team emerged triumphant at the Africa Cup of Nations final held in Egypt. Firecrackers lit up
Pentagon Document Shows U.S. Knew of “Credible” Report of Civilian Casualties After its Attacks in Somalia
ON APRIL 1, 2018, the U.S. military carried out an airstrike near El Buur, a town in central Somalia. A press release issued by U.S. Africa Command a day later announced
Brave, inspiring’ Somali-Canadian journalist killed in Kismayo
“Passionate”, “brave” and “a shining star who was a force for good” – these were just some of the tributes that poured in for Canadian-Somali journalist Hodan Nalayeh, who died
Africa’s challenge is the youth bulge currently stuck in ‘waithood’, the 2019 Ibrahim Forum Report says
The Foundation has been discussing African migrations and the calling for a repositioning of the debate in the past few months. As set out in the 2019 Ibrahim Forum Report, Africa’s
Remembering the time Nigerian music had meaning
Then, their music – which was mostly done in the genres of highlife, juju and apala – was resplendent with African proverbs and idioms, and served as a source of wisdom
Les Chaises Koubeyni is an artistic response to the concept of hospitality
Niger’s capital city of Niamey recently hosted an artistic intevention in which a group of artists and architects looked at ways to make a public intervention to reflect on the
Meet Kampire, an East African female DJ bringing new rhythms to dance music
On a Saturday night in Black Flamingo, a cramped basement venue in Brooklyn, New York City, Kampire is blasting out a set of body-shaking, high energy African electronic music. The
Nigeria ranked “7th in Africa” for suicide – but Lesotho tops List
Nigeria is ranked “15th in the world” and “top in Africa” for its suicide rate, according to an article on the link between trauma and suicide in the country. The June
Senegal and Tunisa Fight to Quell Thirst for Achievement
Senegal and Tunisia, Africa’s two highest ranked teams, enter their Cup of Nations semi-final on Sunday in Cairo with the tag of perennial underachievers. The Tunisians have not played in
Paramilitary Kills Protester While Power-Sharing Hangs in the Balance
One protester was reportedly killed with a bullet to the head and seven others are in critical condition after paramilitary forces in the eastern state of Sennar, Sudan, fired on
Looking again at “revolution”
There is need to re-look at the word “revolution” and what it currently means in politics and history, especially when compared to other forms of government change. The word, “revolution”,
Mass dispossession through the commodification of the land (Also known as Land Grab)
Under a new scheme, the World Bank seems intent on dismantling customary land laws in a push to privatize land and ultimately turn it into a commodity for sale to
Yes, Kenya’s health budget has risen 30% in last two fiscal years
Better healthcare is a key pillar of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s legacy projects, known as the Big 4, as he serves out his second and final term. More healthcare funding was
Africa is not a continent of massive exodus
The topic of African migrations is currently triggering emotional and political reactions, especially outside the African continent, that often are fragmented or overlook the real dynamics. Next week, the Foundation
African teams showed advancement at the Women’s World Cup. The way media talked about them didn’t
This Women’s World Cup was a historic one for African football: For the first time ever, two African teams, Cameroon and Nigeria, advanced to the knockout rounds. South Africa also
Using soccer and Pool to change lives
“I realised these kids are not bad they just need guidance and a father figure. I had to introduce sports to them” says Siyabonga Ngcaweni known as “Coach” in Pantus Hill community, an informal settlement located in Ethekwini
The Sudan Protest unleashes Street Art
Sudanese graffiti artist Amir Saleh poses in front of a recently painted mural made by his team during a protest near the army headquarters in the capital Khartoum (AFP) The
Sudan’s military rejects Ethiopia’s transition proposal
Sudan’s military has rejected Ethiopia’s proposal to end the political deadlock over the composition of the country’s transitional government. The ruling Transitional Military Council (TMC) and the opposition coalition have been
Ethiopia security forces kill alleged coup leader
Ethiopian security forces have killed the man accused of orchestrating a failed coup d’etat in the northern Amhara region over the weekend. General Asamnew Tsige, who allegedly led the coup attempt, was shot
The common people of Sudan at a strategic crossroad
Photo Credit: AFP This article argues that the current military transition in Sudan will lead the country to nowhere unless the people continued their resistance to have a genuine civilian
Three in four Nigerian women use skin-lighteners? No data supports claim
Three in four women in Nigeria regularly use skin-lighteners, claim a host of international media reports. The BBC and Guardian in the UK, CNN in the US, eNCA and News24 in South Africa, Vanguardand Pulse in Nigeria and the pan-African platform This is Africa all
Congolese storyteller is breathing new life into African mythologies
The story of Little Little Orisha follows the adventures of Sango, a wandering spirit who dreams of becoming the King of Heaven, but he needs to complete high school first.
100 Babies Dead – NGO Wants U.S. Missionary Prosecuted in Virginia
Johannesburg — Missionary Renee Bach, who runs a local non-governmental organisation called Serving His Children in eastern Uganda, is being accused of representing herself as a doctor, and treating children
Sudan’s popular revolution delayed not denied
Introduction When what was dubbed “The Arab Spring” took shape in 2011, with several tyrannical regimes falling one after another, the next question was: “Will the Arab Spring move into
Mali declares 3 days of national mourning for massacre victims-
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has announced three days of national mourning “in homage to the victims” of Sobane Da village massacre that left dozens of people dead. The Malian government on Wednesday sacked the
Art & Film
- March 6, 2019
The message read: “So sorry love. Film got banned and all hell broke loose.” I still remember the day clearly, back in April on Freedom Day (in South Africa) where Read More..
- July 27, 2018
On July 14, 2018, the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), an annual film festival held in Zanzibar, Tanzania, announced its 2018 awards. Under the theme “Speak Up”, films, in various categories and genres Read More..
Culture & Life
- September 18, 2019
Robert Mugabe has died. May he rest in peace. He was one of the engineers who built the foundations of modern-day Zimbabwe. If you ever get the chance, please visit Zimbabwe. It Read More..
- August 14, 2019
Organisers of the annual week-long festivity to commemorate the life of the Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has unveiled plans for its 2019 edition. Usually held in October, this year’s celebration Read More..
Political and Social Commentary
- September 19, 2019
In a video being shared briskly following a spate of attacks in South Africa by mobs targeting foreign-owned businesses, former deputy minister of police Bongani Mkongi claims thatJohannesburg is “80% foreign nationals”. This is “dangerous”, Read More..
- September 17, 2019
Synthetic opioid use is booming, the United Nations said on Wednesday, in a worldwide drug report that shows rising deaths in the United States from overdoses and a “crisis” of Tramadol use Read More..
