Brics+ could shape a new world order, but it lacks shared values and a unified identity
By Anthoni van Nieuwkerk Several world leaders at the Brics summit in Kazan on 24 October 2024. Maxim Shemetov/pool/AFP via Getty Images The last two summits of Brics countries...
Britain has neglected Africa and the Commonwealth for over a decade: 4 ways it can reset relations
By Nicholas Westcott The United Kingdom is resetting its relations with Africa and other countries in the global south after more than a decade...
Is ‘Africa’ a racial slur and should the continent be renamed?
By Jonathan O. Chimakonam Should African people be called black – or is the categorising of people by skin colour a racist practice? How...
Host families are sheltering millions of Sudanese – but we need more support
‘I definitely cannot meet all of my guests’ needs.’ By Yosra Hamid Mohammed Adam Aid worker for Mercy Corps in Kassala, Sudan When I was growing up,...
Disinformation expert offers tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
By Fabrice Lollia Social networks have revolutionised the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook,...
Young Nigerians’ push for change must go beyond street protests – historian
By Toyin Falola Motivated by the recent demonstrations in Kenya that resulted in President Ruto's decision to reject the Finance Bill 2024 and disband his...
German colonialism in Africa: the past is never dead. It’s not even past
By Henning Melber Germany was a significant – and often brutal – colonial power in Africa. But this colonial history is not told as often...
Don’t let the elders steal your revolution
Kenya’s political class scrambles to catch up with its youth. By Patrick Gathara In the space of just three weeks, the political scene in Kenya has...
Congo: they want us to report what they want to hear
By Ajabu Adolphe Journalist based in Goma, working under a pseudonym because of threats by the government and M23 rebels Arlette Bashizi/Reuters Activists call for an end...
