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Africa needs to trade with itself: East Africa shows it can be done
GEOPOLITICS

Africa is underpricing its diplomatic power

Beyond natural resources, Africa's ultimate geopolitical asset lies in the collective power of its 1.5 billion people and global diaspora. Discover how the continent can better…

  • Kofi Bediako
7 min read
Misplaced target: South Africa did not invent any of this. It inherited a continental habit and simply expressed it more violently than most.
XENOPHOBIA

Xenophobia is becoming Africa's new nationalism: South Africa is not alone

While South Africa often faces condemnation for xenophobic attacks, this article argues that anti-migrant sentiment is a continent-wide issue with deep historical roots,…

  • Samuel Okunade
6 min read
AFRICAN IDENTITY

Mayor Mamdani as an American African

Explore the evolving meaning of African identity in the 21st century, moving beyond geographical boundaries to encompass a global inheritance. This article delves into the…

  • Seifudein Adem
6 min read
Evidence of murder: Tsietsi Mashinini’s body showed signs that he had been killed. Photo: Dichaba Mashinini
SOWETO UPRISING

Tsietsi Mashinini and the questions that refuse to die

This extract delves into the enduring mystery surrounding the death of Tsietsi Mashinini, a prominent leader of the 1976 Soweto uprising. After years in exile grappling with…

  • Sam Mathe
8 min read