Kenya’s High Court delivers blow to neoliberal university funding model
Kenya’s high court sided with students and declared the recently proposed higher education funding model unconstitutional
Can the African Union advance the continent without confronting neocolonialism?
Nicholas Mwangi shares reflections from the AU leadership debate held as part of the February 2025 chairperson elections.
Mathare Ecological Network fights for the restoration of dignity and hope in Nairobi’s informal settlements
After heavy rains caused massive devastation in the country’s urban settlements, residents in Mathare organized to rebuild their community.
Ghana’s historic election: a vote for change
The latest elections saw a significant defeat of the ruling party which was responsible for taking out a 3 billion IMF loan and implementing austerity measures.
Activists denounce Kenyan government for inaction on femicide crisis
A recent report revealed that in the last three months, a record 97 femicides were recorded in Kenya – a rate of roughly one woman per day.
Africa’s grassroots voices on the climate crisis must be heard
The COP29 showed once again that global north countries have no interest in addressing their extensive role in the climate crisis and instead offer false solutions that further disadvantage countries in the Global South.
High stakes but low expectations ahead of Ghana’s general election
Ghanaians are getting ready to vote on December 7 amid a sense of apathy, frustration, and cautious hope
Abahlali baseMjondolo reaffirms people’s democracy in its National Elective Congress
The shack dwellers movement elected a new leadership body and reaffirmed their struggle against neoliberalism and for dignity.