Kings Battle for an Ancient Throne in Nigeria
Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.
Senegal’s New President Was Unknown, but ‘This Family is Not New to Ruling’
How did Bassirou Diomaye Faye, age 44, go from obscurity to a resounding win in Senegal’s presidential election? At the family homestead, one relative explained, “This family is not new to ruling.”
Niger Orders American Troops to Leave Its Territory
The West African country’s military junta said the presence of U.S. forces was “illegal.” Increasingly, West Africans are questioning the motives of Western countries operating in Africa.
Russia is Waging Spiritual War in Africa
The Patriarchate of Moscow is trying to steal Orthodox believers to weaken Ukraine.
A Graphic Novel Finds a Relatable Hero in a Modern African Woman
The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa.
Thousands gather 60 years after Martin Luther King’s ‘dream’ speech
The 1963 march brought more than 250,000 people to the nation’s capital to push for an end to discrimination.
‘How to Write About Africa: Collected Works’ Shows Binyavanga Wainaina’s Legacy
Binyavanga Wainaina attacked insulting clichés in the essay, “How to Write About Africa,” in 2005. In a posthumous collection of the same name, his range as a writer is on display.
The 1–54 Art Fair Brings Africa and Its Diaspora Into the Global Mainstream
Talking with Touria El Glaoui, its founder, about making a real difference in the careers of African artists.
UN: Over half of Sudan’s population requires humanitarian aid
Humanitarian agencies are calling for parties involved in the conflict to respect international humanitarian law as the crisis in Sudan continues. Read all
Google to pay The New York Times around $100 million over three years
This story, plus a look at the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners, press group says Israeli military took no accountability for journalists’ deaths over the past 20 years and more, all in today’s media headlines. Top Stories May 8, 2023New York Times to get around $100 million from Google over three years [Subscription required] Alexandra Bruell […]…