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Laboring at a crossroads
Nigeria’s Labor Party lost its way when it abandoned socialism for social democracy. Still, it remains essential for the labor movement to be organized under a party of its own. Occupy, Lagos, Nigeria,...
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Weaving the unthought
The little-known history of Iranian cinema uncovers its overlooked history of slavery and anti-blackness. Photo by Aynaz shahtale on UnsplashAs is often the case with important books, it is difficult...
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At what cost?
Malawi’s decision to send more than than 200 people to work on Israel’s farms sets a precedent for other African leaders to act with the same apathy. Soybean farmer walking through a field in Malawi....
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I am because you are
A tribute to the late Kenyan poet, playwright and activist, Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo (December 12, 1942-June 30, 2023). Micere Githae Mugo. Image via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Deed. I remember that...
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On Safari
On our year-end publishing break, we consider: what is the work and role of little magazines like our own? Gaza sea coast. Image credit Anglican Video via Flickr CC BY-NC 2.0 Deed. We are taking our...
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Understanding South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel
South Africa is asking the International Court of Justice to declare that in its war against Gaza, Israel has breached its obligations under the Genocide Convention. ICJ Delivers verdict in case of...
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AFCON is a tournament like no other
Nothing explains the modern history of the African continent like its football. The closing ceremony of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Image credit Gov. of South Africa via Flickr CC BY-ND 2.0 Deed....
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Ivorian football heritage
Three dates, in particular, were turning points in touching the hearts of Ivorians. Ivorian national team, 2022. Image credit Raphaël Happi via Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0 Deed. As a footballing...
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AFCON is a playlist
On this second day of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, we’re bringing you a playlist exploring some of the most iconic songs in African football. The Senegal National Men’s Football team dancing after...
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Explaining Afcon upsets
So far, the group stages have delivered a host of surprises at this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. But, fans of the tournament have long come to expect the unexpected. Félix Houphouët-Boigny...
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Why the Black Stars deserve to fail
No one should be surprised at Ghana's Afcon exit. Fan at Ghana vs Egypt, Afcon, 2023, Abidjan. Image credit Boima Tucker CC BY 4.0 Deed. “Are you confident that you can qualify?”This was Ghanaian...
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Abidjan is orange
The party in Abidjan is one that the whole continent is invited to. 5ème bridge in Abidjan. Image credit Boima Tucker CC BY 4.0 Deed. Abidjan is an orange city. Taxi cabs are orange, gbakas—the...
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Punching above its weight
South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel is the latest example of its ability to act as a normative superpower, exceeding even the great powers in shaping global moral discourse. The South African...
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The revolution will be photographed
Peter Magubane was one of South Africa’s foremost resistance photojournalists, exposing the world to the cruel spectacle of the apartheid regime. A 1988 image of young South African coal miners, some...
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Ginga, Banga, and focus
How the Palancas Negras won the hearts of Angolan football fans. Image courtesy Eurico Costa © 2024. We honor the past and our History, As by our work we build the New Man.– Angolan national...
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The ‘magic’ of the beautiful game
African football is often maligned as steeped in superstition. But rather than endemic to the continent, debates about football 'sorcery' reflect global dynamics. Man praying at sunset on an Aspire...
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Back in Bouaké
'Les Éléphants' quarterfinal match against Mali is happening in Cote d’Ivoire’s second largest city. Can the place once ravaged by war be a site of national redemption once again? Bouaké. Image credit...
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Explaining AFCON upsets
So far, the group stages have delivered a host of surprises at this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. But, fans of the tournament have long come to expect the unexpected. Félix Houphouët-Boigny...
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On eagle’s wings
Nigeria’s Men's football team does best when no one expects them to. Nigerian fans celebrate their victory at the 2013 African Cup of Nations. Image credit GCIS via Flickr CC BY-ND 2.0 Deed. This post...
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Just Us for Palestine
Africa Is a Country is proud to present a partnership with the popular South African podcast Just Us Under a Tree. On this episode, the Just Us crew analyze South Africa’s case against Israel at the...
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