Ghana’s president John Mahama makes a comeback – what lies ahead
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s incoming president, has won a chance to rewrite his legacy. He was voted out of office in 2016 by what was then the highest margin in...
Africa
Dakar Biennale: Senegal’s big art show shines a light on a bruised planet
One of Africa’s most important art shows, the 15th Biennale of Contemporary African Art in Dakar – also known as Dak’Art – is currently on in Senegal. A biennale...
As fast fashion’s waste pollutes Africa’s environment, designers in Ghana are finding a solution
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — In a sprawling secondhand clothing market in Ghana’s capital, early morning shoppers jostle as they search through piles of garments, eager...
Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?
For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of...
Salva Kiir: South Sudan’s president fought for independence, but then fuelled division, violence and corruption
Salva Kiir Mayardit has served as South Sudan’s president since the country’s independence in 2011. South Sudan’s secession from Sudan came on the heels of...
African publishing is being revolutionised – report explores trends in six countries
African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It’s an industry that has historically survived at the mercy of multinational...
Naked protests in South Africa: a psychologist explores the emotional power of this form of activism
Naked protests are a form of public demonstration where individuals, often women, use the symbolic power of their naked bodies to challenge injustices. These protests...