The Africanization of Power: Confronting the Cult of the ‘Semi-God’ President
The tragic events in Tanzania, where state-perpetrated violence led to the deaths of thousands of unarmed citizens like 18-year-old Maria […]
Africa, Deep Dives
Deep Dives
Africa, Deep Dives, Namibia
Namibia Just Made Africa Proud: How We Quietly Paid Off a $750 Million Eurobond in One Day
Today, I want us to pause from the chaos happening across East Africa and turn our attention to Namibia—my home.
Deep Dives, South Africa
Fire and Forgiveness: Why the World Saw Nelson Mandela as a Hero and Winnie as the Sellout
To the world, Nelson Mandela is a saint: the founding father of democratic South Africa, the man who defeated apartheid