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‘For South Africa, Africa Day carries an even deeper meaning’
SA citizens are not xenophobic for demanding lawful migration, secure borders and fair access to limited opportunities
Age of cruelty
The rise of darkness indeed splits the world … It divides us into those who believe in humanity and those who feel entitled to do whatever they want
Understanding the war in Ukraine
The US is more concerned with inflicting pain on the Russians than helping the Ukrainians, according to a Kyiv-based journalist
Ramaphosa urges UN Security Council to mediate end to Ukraine war
As Russian troops entered Kiev, the president said if ever there were a time for the security council to intervene it was now, adding that he planned to speak to both Moscow and…
Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions
President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into two Moscow-backed rebel regions of Ukraine Monday, prompting a furious response from the West with the United States…
Iron Curtain’s mutant funk: The fractions of Kyiv’s club music
Rules around live band repertoires in Ukraine under the Soviet Union gave birth to bizarre musical permutations
Ngoma Nites: From rumba and benga to the digital revolution in Nairobi
This extract from the book Ten Cities details the evolution of the club scene in Nairobi, with a focus on the mid-1990s