The Maghrebian Al-Soumoud convoy was set to meet the Global March to Gaza on Thursday, but the Egyptian authorities are detaining and deporting foreign nationals and even obstructing them from entering Egypt.
Once a sanctuary for those patching lives together with discarded clothes, thrift markets in South Africa now cater to pseudo-bohemians, shunning the communities that created them.
On a day like Mother’s Day — as we celebrate the joys and the labor of parenting — we should also challenge the narrow definition of womanhood that centers on childbearing.
Burkina Faso’s military ruler has grown popular with millions across the world, but junta leaders and revolutionaries haven’t always worked out well for Africans.
Trump’s visa bans, aid cuts, and trade restrictions are closing doors for African countries and citizens.
Nana Akufo-Addo leaves a legacy marked by early triumphs, missed opportunities and mounting social concerns.
The chaotic Nairobi concert brings attention to recurring failures in the organization of music events across Africa, raising urgent questions about crowd safety and artist-audience care.
The coveted award had many African artists hopeful for a nod. Here’s who we think should've been nominated.
For the past year, Tyla has been rewriting the narrative for African artists on the global stage. But, in an industry still learning how to place her, who is she really for?
In a country grappling with a gender-based violence crisis, it’s unsurprising why people are calling for the cancellation of Chris Brown’s Johannesburg tour dates.
In the past year, Runtown has had to look behind him to shed the ghosts of his former label. Now he's looking forward to more success.
It's about time someone tells the damn truth about this hypocrisy.
What the disciplining of Ilhan Omar tells us about anti-semitism and black dissent in America
While the Nigerian-American novelist's first book may call on the magic of African mythology, the themes are reflective of real-life oppressive systems today's youth are slowly but surely undoing.
In the generation of South African rappers who rose to prominence after 2010, no one can touch Nasty C.
What Sho Madjozi's existence means for two of South Africa's marginalized ethnic groups.
Breaking down Ghana's long-running feud, which has included Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Samini and Sarkodie.
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