The recurrent bickering and fragmentation within the Nkrumahist parties raises doubt as to whether they can rise to the call by Ghanaian electorate.
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John Chilembwe features on Malawi’s banknotes and is remembered in a public holiday every year. But he is little-known elsewhere.
Born 100 years ago this year, Africa’s most legendary filmmaker - and a prolific novelist -remains relevant through his beautifully crafted political works.
Afrobeats truly conquered the globe, influencing music styles, packing out stadiums and lifting awards.
Kenya’s new president needs to forge closer ties with regional heavyweights to create a balance of power that favours his country.
The commitment of African leaders remains the greatest obstacle to African renaissance and development. Consultation with citizens is also called for.
With his new album Love, Damini he has conquered the world. But how much of his creative soul does he have left?
Mbeki has successfully transitioned from being an old horse of South Africa’s governing ANC to a highly venerated and in-demand African elder statesman.
Despite the benefits that could come from integration, many African countries remain wary of the process.
Nkrumah’s rhetorical vision used the politics of the crowd to build a postcolonial community outside of the conscripts of colonialism.
Over two millennia, Swahili has built bridges among people across Africa and into the diaspora.
Detailed accounts from original documents offer insights into the secret operations of the CIA in Africa.
King saw parallels between the anti-colonial movement in Africa and the civil rights struggle in the US.
Despite a succession of different challenges, Bgoya’s approach has been consistent.
African government and international funding partners should focus on building laboratories in different parts of Africa to support plastic pollution research.
Uganda is making an effort in a neighbourhood where few other countries have the same enthusiasm.
Black Arabs face racism and discrimination throughout the Arab world. Exposing this anti-Blackness is challenging but critical work.
National sports victories increase nationalism and national pride, but can also influence attitudes towards refugees.
The increased migration of Africans and the global growth of hip hop culture has seen a dynamic new generation of Pan Africanism emerge.
Former presidents Obasanjo and Mbeki have arguably made the most important contribution to Africa in the 21st Century by promoting peace, democracy, regional integration and pan-Africanism.
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Professor of Urban Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor, Institute of African Studies, University of Leipzig
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Professor of International Law, University of Pretoria
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