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These images—mostly made on commission and for the souvenir market—helped shape the perception of Suriname as a prosperous colony but…
In SummaryA country’s healthcare and social situation can be judged by how high or low its infant mortality rates are.…
Entrepreneurship is increasingly recognised as a fundamental pillar of competitive and dynamic economies. It is as a key driver of…
Nigerian fashion designer and style icon Veekee James is counting down to her 30th birthday on June 9, and she’s…
‘Faith is light, and we turn that light into sound’: Afro-Adura, the music uplifting Nigeria amid financial crisis | Pop and rock
The air conditioning sputters to a halt. The TV clicks off. The steady hum of electricity gives way to silence,…
Africa’s mobile money revolution is re-writing the rules of power and patronage across the continent’s politics, writes Ziyad Chaouki. Mobile…
Rather than lamenting foreign aid cuts, African countries, often pushed to the sidelines by developed ‘core’ countries, should reconsider their…
Super glam outfit ideas have been on full blast lately, all thanks to our favorite celebrities. Indeed, the stars haven’t…
Women bring different perspectives of cultures and conflict and when those voices are at the negotiating table a lasting peace…
East Kenya – In the dim light of early morning in eastern Kenya, Lucia ties a shawl around her head,…
Tiemar’s work redefines printmaking, challenging its conventional boundaries while infusing it with new layers of meaning that resonate deeply with…
“Writing from Africa is not simply about where one writes, but under what conditions one writes. It is about who…