Sub-Saharan Africa · August, 2023

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Sub-Saharan Africa · August, 2023

Stories about Sub-Saharan Africa from August, 2023

Elections and Power Dynamics in Zimbabwe

We’ve investigated the narratives behind the country’s national elections

Written by Civic Media Observatory

31 August 2023

A Mauritanian high school student faces the death penalty over blasphemy

Political and religious leaders rally public opinion for their purposes

Written by Mariam A., MA. Abbe

29 August 2023

Navigating the boundaries of free speech: Nigeria’s Twitter ban

A critical moment in the struggle to safeguard freedom of speech

Written by Franca Umasoye Igwe

28 August 2023

PhD student from Gabon killed in Russia's fourth largest city

The history of racism in the USSR and Russia is long and complicated

Written by Daria Dergacheva

25 August 2023

Writer suffers threats and intimidation in Mozambique after book publication

The word 'comrade' in the title evoked the attacks

Written by Global Voices Lusofonia

Translated by Giovana Fleck

25 August 2023

Madagascar to host the 2023 Indian Ocean Island Games

Madagascar hosts Indian Ocean Island Games for the third time

Written by Mamisoa Raveloaritiana

Translated by Laura

24 August 2023

Young people have increasing role ahead of Senegal's presidential elections: Interview with Gilles Yabi

Senegal to start exploiting its oil resources

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

22 August 2023

Which African countries may join the BRICS group of nations, and why do they want to?

It is imperative to meticulously assess the implications for African countries

Written by Zita Zage

20 August 2023

Museveni challenges World Bank's decision on loan suspension over anti-LGBTQ+ law in Uganda

Cultural diversity versus universal human rights remains a complex challenge

Written by Zita Zage, Africa Feeds

17 August 2023

Digital activist discusses why native Yoruba speakers should embrace their Indigenous language in online spaces

Some Yoruba speakers feel inferior using their Indigenous language online

Written by Zita Zage

17 August 2023

African institutions maintain silence on sub-Saharan migrant rights abuses in Tunisia

Only civil society appears to be concerned by the abuse migrants face

Written by Jean Sovon, Arnauld Kassouin

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

17 August 2023

Unraveling the crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in several African countries

LGBTQ+ rights advocacy is sometimes considered a form of Western imperialism

Written by Zita Zage, Lisa Plank

14 August 2023

African perspectives: The role of artificial intelligence in journalism

AI training is an absolute must

Written by Aïssatou Fofana

Translated by Laura

10 August 2023

Has digital media influenced environmentally sustainable practices in Nigeria?

Nigeria has a long way to go to achieve widespread environmental consciousness

Written by Guest Contributor

10 August 2023

‘My art is a tribute to my origins and childhood': An interview with Burkina Faso-born artist Saïdou Dicko

'[H]is evocative paintings, photographs, and drawings emanate a profound nostalgia ...'

Written by Omid Memarian

9 August 2023

Why Ghanaian women are struggling to breastfeed their babies for the recommended six months

Despite its manifold benefits, many Ghanaian women face significant challenges in sustaining breastfeeding

Written by Zita Zage

7 August 2023

Africa reimagined: Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré advocates for resilience, recognition, and resistance

An impassioned call for self-reliance at the Russia-Africa summit

Written by Richard Atimniraye

7 August 2023

Unfreedom Monitor: Civic Media Observatory findings report

The findings from Advox research into digital authoritarianism

Written by Advox

4 August 2023

Why West Africa civil society organizations are urging ECOWAS to prioritize disability inclusion

'The promise to leave no one behind, including people with disabilities, is in peril ...'

Written by Zita Zage

1 August 2023

Creating awareness is a crucial step to breaking the stigma of infertility in Africa

Africans face unique challenges

Written by Zita Zage

1 August 2023

About our Sub-Saharan Africa coverage

Zita Zage is the Anglophone Africa Editor. Email her story ideas or volunteer to write.

Jean Sovon is the Francophone Africa. Editor. Email him story ideas or volunteer to write.

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