Arabs and Africans
How the African Cup of Nations shows up Arab-African identity and cultural politics on the continent.
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Is Rammstein racist?
The German metal band Rammstein's video for 'Auslander' wants it both ways: a critique of colonialism and sex tourism, but right-wing neo-nazis can also enjoy the fascist iconography.
Waterless scars and pipe dreams in Nairobi
Poor Nairobi residents pay close to four times more for water that is much less clean, adequate or consistent.
Nigeria’s first lesbian documentary
A new documentary film aims to promote awareness and acceptance of LGBTQ in a country where living openly as a gay woman is often a silent and secret struggle.
Monetary imperialism in Francophone Africa
The transcript of a conversation with Senegalese development economist, Ndongo Samba Sylla, about monetary policy and its colonial legacy.
Eight hours in Addis
A reflection by Kenyan writer, Norbert Odero, on a short visa-free visit to Ethiopia.
Drones over Djibouti
Investments in military infrastructure by global powers, such as China and the United States, have increased on the African continent in recent years.
Mozambique is a Dutch business
Development aid and promoting the foreign interests of Dutch businesses like Shell and Heineken are coupled in the world's fifth poorest nation. Critics aren't convinced it's a good deal.
Poverty, inequality and virtuousness in South Africa
The inadequacy of charity in tackling the legacies of apartheid and colonialism.
Zionism and global African studies
Delegates to 'Global Africa' at Oxford University write about how Zionists and their apologists target the academy.
Fanon Forever
Fanon is your revolutionary's revolutionary. His life and work continue to inspire and empower a new generation of dreamers and fighters.
Neoliberalism and the march of impunity in Equatorial Guinea
How does the world's longest serving autocrat remain in power?