In Memoriam: Henry Chakava and Ngugi Wa Thiongo’o Blazing and Decolonizing Africa’s Literary Trail
In May 2019, I attended a 3-day seminar in Nairobi hosted by the International Publisher’s…
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Abi Daré Wins The Inaugural Climate Fiction Prize
Just two months ago, I found out about the Climate Fiction Prize. On 13th March…
Building a Life, Piece by Piece: A Conversation With David and Ferran Aguilar
My conversation with David Aguilar Amphoux aka Hand Solo, born with a missing right arm,…
On the Road with Maker Express [Egypt]
Cairo Hacker Space and Eshbook are going on a road trip with the Maker Express to more…
Digital activists from South Sudan visiting Berlin for re:publica
PRESS RELEASE: On the road back to peace and unity in the world’s newest nation,…
“HOME” by Somali author & poet Warsan Shire
#refugeeswelcome Warsan Shire (photo: okayafrica.com) no one leaves home unless home is the mouth of…
The Gambia: European Union Funding for Flash Floods Victims
The European Commission has provided EUR 200,000 in emergency humanitarian funding to assist those affected…
Egypt – Fire at a Coptic Church in Cairo – Statement by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
We were shocked to learn of the fire which broke out at Abu Sifin Coptic…
South Africa: Minister Thoko Didiza announces the decision to suspend all movement of cattle in the country due to Foot-And-Mouth disease outbreak
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, Ms. Thoko Didiza, MP has taken…
Public Works and Infrastructure on oversight visit to inspect progress on Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) flood intervention projects in KwaZulu Natal
Oversight visit to inspect progress on DPWI flood intervention projects in KwaZulu Natal. In April…