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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

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

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

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

Electrifying the future, starting with the motorbike

Economy April 3, 2026

Africa should break it’s dependence of foreign arms suppliers and produce its own weapons

Analysis March 28, 2026

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