About 50% of the continent’s children have experienced violence – emotional, sexual, physical and the added dangers of war
Africans have a key role to play in shaping the character of the world
This literature goes beyond Western science fiction, creating a unique identity rooted in the continent’s rich cultural heritage
We must ponder how we might be inspired by Africa Day to use creativity techniques in, and after, this election to create a better South Africa.
Contemporary African intellectuals, historians, self-styled Pan-Africanists, patriots and good old liberal political commentators such as myself carry divergent opinions of why South Africa shuns — or does not commemorate — Africa Day. I have, ever since my country shrugged off Rhodesian colonialism in 1980, bought the story hook, line and sinker that May is truly […]
Celebrate the African ‘year of nutrition’ by getting stuck into some of the tastiest food the continent can dish up.
Thabo Mbkei reflects on the African Union, Africa Day and his foundation
The Windybrow Arts Centre in Joburg has a variety of performances for Africa Month
If you had the opportunity to explore South Africa, to really see it, be confused by it, fall in love with the good, bad and the ugly, where would you start? Think of the last trip you took, local or international. Can you truthfully say that you know that city, its people, the food and […]
There needs to be a consolidation of the African identity away from the lens of Western civilisation
Despite the articulated goals by Africa’s founding fathers such as Kwame Nkrumah and Julius Nyerere for the United States of Africa, it seems the ideals of Africa’s unity only visit upon the continent’s consciousness during Africa Day celebrations
EU seeks to deepen engagement with Africa, with a focus on people-to-people co-operation
We have an abundance of land, sun, wind, and rivers to power up an ecologically sound development process for the 21st century
Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders
Demographic changes are placing the continent on the brink of what could bring a ‘demographic dividend’ – but only if the right action is taken now.
As the continent most affected by climate change, African countries must have a strong interest in limiting the temperature below 1.5° C
When the AU is making promising strides in realising African integration through the adoption of pop culture, what lessons should be taken from them?
Human rights and the rights of women are the focus of Africa Day, but increasingly terror attacks are hampering development, writes Webster Zambara.
From the Bushfire music and art festival in Swaziland to the Bassline Africa Day Concert, we’ve rounded up this week’s not-to-be-missed events.
President Jacob Zuma has stressed that incorporating the African Union anthem in SA schools and churches will help build African unity.
Ghanaian American artist Abena Koomson on life, art and the unifying power of Afrobeat originator Fela Kuti’s music.
May 25 is Africa Day. It is neither a day for Afropessimists to gloat nor one for Afro-optimists to say the African dream has been achieved.
The Bassline Africa Day concert features top South African acts performing alongside some of the continent’s most celebrated new talent.
In celebrating Africa Day, the ANC has said the quest for economic independence and development in Africa remains an ideal.
African leaders have opened celebrations for the 50th jubilee of the continental bloc with Africa’s problems set aside for a day to mark progress.
Carefully honed and systematically applied reconciliation policies could serve to strengthen cooperation and renewal on the continent.
Conditions are auspicious for Africa’s two biggest economies to work together for mutual profit.
The proposed R700-million building in Midrand which will host the meetings of the Pan-African Parliament is still just a big hole in the ground.
Bogaletch Gebre was born in rural Ethiopia in the 1950s into circumstances "not much different than most of the girls of my time".
A Senegalese activist blames poverty and underdevelopment for Africa’s instability.
In Jo’burg, Olufemi stands shoulder to shoulder with the
pride of Africa’s top musicians.
Kwame Nkrumah envisioned an Africa united by necessity and if anything can get the continent’s nations to work together, it’s the prospect of wealth.