“Do we really need them?” Four big challenges facing African think tanks
James Wan The need for think tanks’ well-evidenced research is greater than ever today, but many are fighting – some to get heard, others just to […]
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Nuclear power for the continent, does it make sense?
Hartmut Winkler explains why he thinks nuclear power is not the solution to Africa’s electricity shortage. The views expressed in this article are the author’s […]
The campaign to decolonise culture in Britain
Activists argue that museums and universities should amplify the voices of the oppressed A FURORE erupted in Britain in April when the effect of the […]
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Africans are telling their own story about Africa on social media
Muchazondida Mkono Social media platforms are providing Africans with an opportunity to counter negative stereotypes by giving them representational agency. More and more Africans use […]
Why Kenya is Africa’s ‘darling’ digital destination
Sebuh Haileleul, Microsoft East Africa Country Manager. For years, Nairobi has been the cradle of technological innovation in Kenya, and the center of the country’s thriving […]
Map it, then stop it: How volunteer cartographers are mapping epidemics and atrocities
ON MAY 9th, the day after the first cases of Ebola were confirmed in Bikoro, an urgent request came into the headquarters of Médecins Sans […]
Despite Brexit, Brits have become more positive about immigration
Aamna Mohdin With less than a year to go until Brexit happens, there’s little evidence to suggest that voters have changed their minds about the referendum. But […]
Brilliance overtakes beauty as Ms Geek Africa spotlights tech genius
Lauren Gambino Long noted for its progressive stance on equality, Rwanda is the birthplace of a contest that champions female tech wizards. After years of […]
African nations seek a new profitable future of trade at Commonwealth Summit in London
Daniel Mumbere, First published in Africanews The 2018 Commonwealth Summit happening in London has provided African leaders with yet another opportunity to reassure the international […]