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Treating traditional African art as a political football does it a disservice

Arguments over restitution have obscured the fact that work from the continent’s past has had a global influence

UK museums willing to return skulls to Zimbabwe

Nehanda has historical significance to Zimbabwe, which in 2021, erected a three-metre stature of her in central Harare

Fighting graft: Lessons from Kenya and Zambia

In Kenya, the fight against corruption is yet to be won and things may have gotten worse since 2018

Ghana’s painful stories remain untold

Museums reflect how the past is understood and used in the present.

How to transform higher education in Africa

Fixing higher education on the continent requires greater investment in scientific research and placing social justice at the center of…

Ghana’s economic crisis will not be solved by another bailout

Ghana must take ownership of its financial troubles, starting with slashing public expenditure

Trevor Noah is leaving The Daily Show – how did he fare?

Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, said he was going to leave the program after hosting…

Why African democrats must support Ukraine

A victory for Ukraine would be a victory for Africa, argue the Ugandan and Tanzanian opposition figures.

Polls: Can Africa get rid of election riggers?

Coups attract attention and action, but the manipulation of polls is the real threat to electoral democracy.

Why is Ghana’s north underdeveloped?

More than 70% of the northern population live in disadvantaged rural areas.