Nicknamed the “Black Wagners”, hundreds of African men have been recruited by the Russian army to fight against Ukraine. Lured…
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The writings of revolutionary Angolan leader and intellectual Mário Pinto de Andrade helped galvanize the independence struggle. They are now…
He died almost without warning—John Magufuli, the man who had loomed over Tanzania like an unshakable monolith, slipped away in…
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, when President Donald Trump issued an executive order introducing reciprocal tariffs to all countries, my…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.Ken Ofori-Atta…
Three days after an attack on a humanitarian convoy that killed five people, the African Union, the United States and…
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…
The air conditioning sputters to a halt. The TV clicks off. The steady hum of electricity gives way to silence,…