Author: Dennis Kahohi

African Union chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat has condemned the killing of over 100 hungry Gazans by Israeli troops – and reiterated the AU’s call for an…

Today we celebrate Miriam Makeba’s birthday. Also fondly nicknamed Mama Africa, her voice transcended music, becoming a beacon of strength and unity. From the heart of…

​Rwanda is less than a tenth the size of the UK but is home to about 14-million people – that’s almost one-fifth of the UK’s population.…

Today’s African proverb can be traced back to Accra, Ghana. It reminds us that the problems and misfortunes of others make for good gossip – until…

Renowned rapper, author and activist Akala brilliantly broke down the double standard of how people of African descent are represented in the UK. To illustrate the…

If you’ve ever paid attention to how Western media talks about Eritrea, you’re sure to notice that it’s not very positive. Often labelled ‘the North Korea…

Fela Anikulapo Kuti and his musical family have done much to shape Nigerian arts, culture and politics. His mother Funmilayo Kuti was a revolutionary who organised…

This week’s Facts of the Week not only highlight our motherland’s rich linguistic tapestry but also illustrate the diversity, influence and importance of African languages. Check…

Rape is increasingly being used as a weapon of war in Sudan – and the world is largely silent. The UN Human Rights Office in Sudan…

From memorials outside the Israeli embassy in Washington DC to marches against the cost-of-living crisis in Nigeria, here’s our weekly photo dump: New York, US -…