In addition, some of the continent’s wars show little sign of resolution
With greater support for protection systems, human rights defenders can overcome the many obstacles that have been thrown in their path
Governments on the continent are using enforced disappearances to silence political opposition but, as cases rise, only 21 of 55 states have ratified a key convention
This is despite protests by opposition parties
The grouping, made up of Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Honduras, Malaysia, Namibia, Senegal and South Africa, is a challenge to the West on Israel’s war in Gaza
Her designs resist imitation. Her buildings whisper resilience. Mariam Issoufou is giving tradition a powerful, modern voice
Many African countries are anxious not to be sucked into a new Cold War and want to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and the West
Colonial atrocities are finally catching up to Paris, and Emmanuel Macron’s government has not put up a fight
Three new African rock albums show how the genre has been given a new lease on life on the continent
How musical icon Aicha Kone has turned her back and microphone on the old political class in West Africa
Long before the political crisis in the country, food production decreased because of environmental problems
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have left the Economic Community of West African States, which could adversely affect trade and the end of military rule
Why foreign powers France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region
On stages around the world, Maidouma, dressed in his sky-blue boubou, is an ambassador for his country’s musical heritage
