Representatives of Namibian communities affected by the 1904-1908 genocide have filed a class action against Germany in the US seeking reparations for atrocities committed by German colonial rule.
A Year of Reading, Writing, and Consuming Photographs as Snapshots of Stories
In a year with demands of writing and editing a memoir, inspiration can be found in photography.
In a year with demands of writing and editing a memoir, inspiration can be found in photography.
A Century After His Death, a Japanese Literary Giant is Returning as an Android — Here’s Why
The centenary of Natsume Soseki's death this year is being marked by numerous events, not least his resurrection in robotic form.
The centenary of Natsume Soseki’s death this year is being marked by numerous events, not least his resurrection in robotic form.
How Learning a New Language Improves Tolerance
Language learning can make people more open to seeing a new way of doing things and develop a greater level of comfort with unfamiliar situations.
Language learning can make people more open to seeing a new way of doing things and develop a greater level of comfort with unfamiliar situations.
When Men Tackle Mother and Child Health: Lessons From Malawi
A study in Malawi shows how the participation of local community leaders in policy development can change men's attitudes toward maternal and child health for the better.
A study in Malawi shows how the participation of local community leaders in policy development can change men’s attitudes toward maternal and child health for the better.
Leading African Academics Quiz Bill Gates on HIV/Aids and the Role of Philanthropy
Bill Gates, who has been identified as the world's most significant donor in the fight against AIDS, shares his thoughts on the pandemic with some of Africa's most prominent academics.
Bill Gates, who has been identified as the world’s most significant donor in the fight against AIDS, shares his thoughts on the pandemic with some of Africa’s most prominent academics.
For Every Drogba There are Hundreds of West African Football Hopefuls Who Struggle
Many talented African footballers follow the Exodus to Europe's football leagues. But many are stuck in the lower leagues, without the glory and wealth they dream of.
Many talented African footballers follow the Exodus to Europe’s football leagues. But many are stuck in the lower leagues, without the glory and wealth they dream of.
Yes, Mathematics Can be Decolonized. Here’s How to Begin.
Some have suggested that deracializing the academy requires all researchers, teachers and students to link knowledge and identity. What might this mean for mathematics?
Some have suggested that deracializing the academy requires all researchers, teachers and students to link knowledge and identity. What might this mean for mathematics?
South Africa Must Create Safe Spaces Where Anger and Hatred can be Heard
People need spaces in which they can speak honestly about their pain and anger.
People need spaces in which they can speak honestly about their pain and anger.
How Violence and Racism are Related, and Why it All Matters
States do not record the structural violence of racism as part of crime statistics. But this invisible violence has driven some people to self-harm. It has also masked forms of suicide.
States do not record the structural violence of racism as part of crime statistics. But this invisible violence has driven some people to self-harm. It has also masked forms of suicide.
Steady Rise in Suicides Will Only Drop if Social Ills are Tackled
Jason Bantjes explores the rising rates of suicide.
Jason Bantjes explores the rising rates of suicide.
From Slavery to Colonialism and School Rules: A History of Myths About Black Hair
One of the first dilemmas that black people face is whether to let strangers touch their hair – and under what circumstances.
One of the first dilemmas that black people face is whether to let strangers touch their hair – and under what circumstances.
Strategic Lessons South Africa’s Students can Learn from the Leaders of 1976
University students of 2015-16 have some key things in common with their 1976 predecessors.
The Myth of White Purity and Narratives That Fed Racism in South Africa
How ideas about disease, risk, and danger that the apartheid government applied to black people were transposed onto fears about Satanism during the 1980s.
The Art Provocateur Fela Kuti Who Used Sex and Politics to Confront
Nigerian superstar Fela Kuti used his music as an art form that provoked. This wasn’t only through politics, but also sex.
Angry Student Protests Have Put Rape Back on South Africa’s Agenda
A deep-seated and sustained anger against sexual violence is emerging in South Africa.