Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, has made continental history by claiming their 7th AfroBasket title and a record fifth in a row, securing a coveted spot in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Discover how they dominated the court and what this triumph means for the future of African basketball
Explore how deep-rooted self-hate within Cameroon’s political and social fabric continues to stifle progress, allowing decades-long authoritarian rule to persist. An insightful look into the psychological barriers preventing true liberatio
Discover the profound emotional journey in Adejoke Adekunle Alagba’s compelling fiction “And the Heavens Wept With Me,” a story that captures the weight of unspoken grief beneath a bruised sky. A deep dive into themes of silence, pain, and human resilienc
In today’s world, dominated by images and visual cues, people with visual impairments face unique challenges. South African artist and author Joanne Bloch explores living in an “obsessively visual culture” in her groundbreaking book Unseen, shedding light on the everyday realities and paths toward inclusivity
Migrants continue risking their lives crossing the Red Sea through the Bab al-Mandab Strait, facing deadly waters, exploitation, and uncertain…
On August 6, 2025, Ghana lost its Defence and Environment Ministers in a military helicopter crash that claimed all eight lives on board.
El‑Fasher on the Brink: A Famine Unfolding Amid Siege and War Trapped by conflict and starvation, the people of El‑Fasher face catastrophic hunger, disease, and displacement. This in-depth report explores the siege, the collapse of aid, and the urgent need for global intervention.
Lagos’s experimental arts festival Afropolis returns for its fifth edition from 22 to 30 November 2025. This year’s theme, “Other Worlds,” calls on artists, writers, performers, musicians, filmmakers, and digital creators to reimagine reality by exploring new forms of cultural storytelling, community healing, and speculative design. The event coincides with the launch of The Afropolis journal, a new publication that will serve as a lasting platform for critical essays, poetry, photography, and visual arts emerging from the festival.
Reading some of Africa’s most acclaimed books can be challenging, which is why many people pretend to have finished them.…
An inspiring portrait of the slim girl who beats the drum with fire a story of passion, cultural rebirth, and the transformative role of women in traditional and modern music landscapes
