How to decolonize foreign correspondence?
By Patrick Gathara In a recent interview on The Daily Show, CNN’s Christiane Amanpour got herself into a bit of hot water when she claimed that “journalists...
Sudan is rapidly turning into a second Somalia as civilians are actively participating in the battle
As the number of armed civilian groups increases, the conflict in Sudan intensifies, leading to greater destruction and diminishing prospects for peace. He who...
Ever since the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan in April 2023, a vast number of Sudanese individuals have been forced to leave their...
Despair as refugee food rations in Kenya slashed by 60%
“It’s just eating boring food, sleeping, lying with a woman, getting her pregnant. The children that come out of that don’t get a good...
Three Mozambican women’s stories of enslavement by jihadist insurgents
By Margaux Solinas & Paloma Laudet Three women who escaped enslavement and sexual abuse by jihadist fighters in northern Mozambique have told The New Humanitarian...
Uncertain times for South Africa’s foreign policy as country heads for coalition government
By Bhaso Ndzendze After South Africa’s 29 May election, the African National Congress has lost the electoral majority it held for 30 years, but remains the party...
Besieged El Fasher has become a “kill box”
By Ahmed Gouja Artillery shells are tearing through displacement camps and crashing through residential homes. Food and medical supplies are rapidly running out. People are...
The mother of African dance at 80. Why Senegal’s Germaine Acogny is so influential
By Lliane Loots Africa’s most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese...
TikTok can be empowering in Kenya
By Stephen Mutie Every day, 750 million people around the world engage with Tiktok – the short-video sharing app. Kenyans are among its top users. According to a Reuters...
Latest articles
