When Remembering Robert Mugabe’s Corrupt Legacy, Blame Britain When Remembering Robert Mugabe’s Corrupt Legacy, Blame Britain
The mainstream media is right to criticize Zimbabwe’s former leader, but wrong to ignore his greatest challenges.
Sep 6, 2019 / James North
The Truth Behind the Assassination of the South African PM The Truth Behind the Assassination of the South African PM
When my relative stabbed PM Hendrik Verwoerd to death, he was described as a “madman”—but he was really trying to bring down apartheid.
Aug 16, 2019 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Nikos Konstandaras
‘We Call That Love’: Marc Lambert Lamba Defended Cameroon’s LGBT Community ‘We Call That Love’: Marc Lambert Lamba Defended Cameroon’s LGBT Community
Lambert, who died on August 4, was a pioneering LGBT activist who was there to help—even after foreign support dried up.
Aug 12, 2019 / Obituary / Robbie Corey-Boulet
What Happened When the EU Moved Its Fight to Stop Migration to Niger What Happened When the EU Moved Its Fight to Stop Migration to Niger
Overnight, an EU-backed law criminalized the main source of income in the city of Agadez. It didn’t stop migration, but it wrecked the economy.
Jul 5, 2019 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Rémi Carayol
Namwali Serpell’s Postcolonial Epic Namwali Serpell’s Postcolonial Epic
The Old Drift tells the multigenerational story of Zambia coming into being.
Jul 2, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Nawal Arjini
‘I Want LGBT Africans to Be at Home Everywhere’: A Q&A With Chike Frankie Edozien ‘I Want LGBT Africans to Be at Home Everywhere’: A Q&A With Chike Frankie Edozien
The author of the memoir Lives of Great Men discusses the skewed coverage of gay life in Africa.
Jun 28, 2019 / Reclaiming Stonewall / Robbie Corey-Boulet
How the US Shapes Queer Activism in Liberia How the US Shapes Queer Activism in Liberia
Outsiders have both helped and harmed Liberia’s LGBT community.
Jun 21, 2019 / Reclaiming Stonewall / Robbie Corey-Boulet
‘Blood,’ the Anthem of Sudan’s Revolution, Takes on New Meaning Amid Violent Repression ‘Blood,’ the Anthem of Sudan’s Revolution, Takes on New Meaning Amid Violent Repression
A new generation of musicians and artists has been inspired by—and is inspiring—the uprising.
Jun 4, 2019 / Isma’il Kushkush
In a Painful Setback, Kenya’s High Court Upholds Antigay Laws In a Painful Setback, Kenya’s High Court Upholds Antigay Laws
LGBT activists say they will continue their campaign to dismantle the colonial-era legislation, inside and outside the courtroom.
May 28, 2019 / Robbie Corey-Boulet
The Soccer Fans That Toppled a Government The Soccer Fans That Toppled a Government
From Algeria’s soccer stadiums, fans launched an uprising that brought down President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
May 15, 2019 / Between Us, We Cover the World / Mickaël Correia