Opportunities for social mobility, rather than simply economic incentives, have generated emigration from China to countries like Ghana.
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The unity between Zimbabwe’s two main ethnic groups is so fragile that even an inspirational street mural can expose it.
His rhythmic sounds connected with the diaspora and his collaborations with stars like Drake and Beyoncé elevated his name.
Of a record nine nominees, seven are from West Africa. The global rise of Afrobeats music owes its soul to Nigeria’s iconic star Fela Kuti.
Afrobeats emerged when West African pop music became cool. It has been boosted by the diaspora, big name collaborations and American culture.
Ghanaian footballers chased migration to the US after the removal of Nkrumah as president.
The study found most use Tinder casually because they’re bored, playing with the app like a kind of smartphone game - even though many use it to find true love.
Opening these libraries up promises to re-balance the continent’s place in world history when it comes to its intellectual life.
Many of the artefacts Ethiopia is famous for are found in Tigray. Their continued destruction could lead to irreversible culture shock and social collapse.
Protecting the continent’s historical artefacts requires political will from governments – and a reawakening of cultural conscience among Africans.
Synik’s new album continues to shape identity and consciousness in a country with limited freedom of speech.
Palm oil is one of the 21st century’s most contentious agricultural commodities, but its relationship with humans goes back thousands of years.
Kéré shows how architecture can build better futures by embracing communities to help catalyse progress.
The entire transport sector in Kenya is extremely chaotic and in need of urgent policy and legal interventions.
Africa, home to the largest number of French speakers, plays a key role in the present and future of the French language.
A migrant’s dream is tied to the dreams of their family, the analysis found. The same is true of their actions.
Kicking off the cup with three straight wins, South Africa is ranked 2nd in the world in one day internationals.
Dating on apps is the new reality, but do they really make dating easier? A Cape Town study finds Tinder complicates it further.
The Kenya that Njonjo sought to create was the ‘greatest living example of democracy, justice and peace’ – but there was no space for the poor.
The country’s political landscape is muddied by sexist language that glorifies the belittling of women in leadership.
Makeba, who would have turned 90 on 4 March 2022, was a hugely influential artist and an icon of African liberation and identity.
The study revealed a link between youth, troubled behaviour and a lack of access to recreational spaces in marginalised communities.
The suspension of members by FIFA over what it calls third-party interference – mainly by governments – goes back to 1990.
Ama Ata Aidoo recognises the differences between humans and the existence of a history in which some humans are dehumanised.
Twelve teams remain after the qualifying rounds of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations - with Nigeria no longer automatic favourites as the competition diversifies.