Maxence Melo Mubyazi is one of five recipients of the 2019 International Press Freedom Award.
As a kid in Soweto, he never dreamed he’d help the world fall in love with life in Africa; as a veteran musician his pride is undiminished
The self-governing territory’s president received a head of state’s welcome in Guinea, much to Somalia’s fury
The Mail & Guardian put out a call on Twitter for inspiring, uplifting and positive stories from around the African continent
As part of the M&G’s series on air pollution, Simon Allison reports on his experience of living with the air in New Delhi
Conflict in Ethiopia has displaced masses of people, but relief efforts are under-funded
Former president Yahya Jammeh allegedly used his position to rape and sexually assault young women, claims new report
Currencies are based on trust, and trust is in short supply
As more and more Africans move to cities, local governments are going to need more power, says Mohammed Adjei Sowah
It is far from clear that the deal fits in with South Africa’s long-term energy strategy, or that there is an economic case for it