Chad’s “Democratic” Transition
In assessing Chad’s upcoming elections, the junta’s actions should speak louder than their words. On February 28, Chad’s Prime Minister, Succès Masra, told listeners at an Atlantic Council event in Washington
UN Environmental Assembly Call For Action To Address Planetary Triple Threat
By Maina Waruru The Sixth United Nations Environmental Assembly (UNEA-6) ended with delegates calling for firm actions to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature loss, and pollution. The assembly also
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Ramaphakela Siblings Bring South African Rom-Coms to Global Audience
In this interview on CNN’s African Voices, Larry Madowo speaks with South Africa’s Ramaphakela siblings. The creative force behind Burnt Onion Productions, they have collaborated with Netflix to bring uniquely
Jemberu Demeke is Injecting Ethiopian Influences into Hip Hop
Thanks to a roster of young artists, Meedo Records is at the forefront of the sweeping change that is transforming the Ethiopian music industry. One of their key change-makers is
Culture Couture: A First Daughter and Designer’s Journey from Niger to Senegal
The daughter of a former president of Niger, Alia Baré initially feared that a career in fashion would be considered superficial. After years of toiling in an unfulfilling career in
Seeing Photography as an African Art Form
A new book, Portrait and Place: Photography in Senegal, 1840 – 1960, takes an in-depth look at the development of the art form during a particularly tumultuous period in the
Cape Town Chefs Champion Indigenous Ingredients Like Never Before
A cadre of top chefs is transforming the culinary scene in Cape Town with exciting reinterpretations of classic dishes. While their inventiveness may be redefining South African cuisine, their steadfast
The African Art Scene is Rapidly Evolving
Thanks in part to the widespread adoption of technological developments including artificial intelligence in such fields as product design. This was a key theme during the Nairobi Design Week exhibition
The Island of Principe is Throwing Off a Troubled Colonial Past to Tell New Stories
If the idea of heaven were as simple as a deserted beach and the freedom to roam safely, then Príncipe, a remote island in the Gulf of Guinea, is that
Meet Kadiatu “KK” Kamara Sierra Leone’s Only Female Surfer
She is ranked as a top surfer in West Africa after coming in second place at her most recent competition in Liberia. She didn’t know she would make it this
Tourism in Egypt is Bound by the Seasons
While only the hardiest want to troop through temples during the scorching heat of July and August, Egypt’s mild winter brings in flocks of visitors to flop on the beaches,
The Breakdancer who Defied the Odds
Junior Bosila Banya, aka B-Boy Junior, has lived with the health effects of polio since the age of 3. But this hasn’t stopped him from becoming a star on France’s