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Why do so many African (wo)men bleach their skin? In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products.

Features May 15, 2026

In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products. In South Africa, the rate is 32%, while in Nigeria it’s 77%. This dwarfs rates in other regions of the world. The...

Why do so many African (wo)men bleach their skin? In some African countries, more than 50% of women regularly use skin-lightening products.

Features May 15, 2026

Uganda’s Bobi Wine on the books (and songs) that shape his politics

Arts May 13, 2026

80% of Africa’s fertiliser is imported: how food systems can adapt to the Iran shock

Economy May 9, 2026

Mali attacks: Tuareg grievances hold the key to peace

Analysis May 8, 2026

The global south will decide what the next world order will look like

Analysis May 6, 2026

In the survival economy of Sudan people are just trying to help each other

Features May 2, 2026

The truth is abstract. Kenyan artist Lemek Sompoika struggles with modern existence

Arts May 1, 2026

Kenya’s prison system in colonial times was built on a foundation of state violence that had been normalised for decades.

Features April 25, 2026

The deployment of American troops in Nigeria may backfire

Analysis April 25, 2026

Ayan Mahamoud, the eternal activist from the Netherlands and Somaliland

Features April 22, 2026

Kenyans are encouraged to work abroad, but human rights violations persist in the Middle East

Features April 15, 2026

Boby Wine escaped with assistance from high-level state and security officials. This suggest differences within the regime of president Museveni

Analysis April 5, 2026

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