Global Africa’s quest for reparations for crimes against humanity
This excerpt is from the recently published book, The Black Atlantic’s Triple Burden: Slavery, Colonialism and Reparations (Johannesburg: Jacana, 2024)
A warped reinvention of Ali Mazrui
Prominent scholar Paul Zeleza failed to reflect the intellectual who challenged conventional wisdom
Burna Boy builds beat bridges
Afrofusion Nigerian superstar’s ‘Twice as Tall’ recognised as best world music album in 2021
Ethiopia’s Meles: Two sides of an autocratic coin
The cerebral 57-year-old Meles Zenawi, who ruled Ethiopia for the past 21 years, died this week. He was a man of many parts.
Defence security begins at home
The recently released draft of the first South African Defence Review is too soft on the threats posed by unaddressed developmental issues.
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Sirleaf: Peace prize for a ‘warmonger’?
The awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf must count as one of the most political acts in the history of the prize.
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Five myths of Libyan intervention
The role of various African countries in Gaddafi’s demise is far from clear cut.
After Gbagbo, what next?
The Republican Forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara, are in the final stages of a violent showdown in the capital, Abidjan.
Africa must support Libya intervention
While Africa has the right to be sceptical about the West’s intentions, it also has a duty to protect Libyan citizens.
Gaddafi: the despot who would be king
The man who overthrew a monarch 41 years ago
is now but a pale shadow of his predecessor.