Photo courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary. “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. from his 1957 book, Stride Toward Freedom This ...

On a humid May evening in Kampala, Anne Kansiime walked onstage at the Sheraton Gardens wearing a flowing pink gown, ready to be roasted. Uganda’s self-proclaimed “Queen of Comedy” had gathered the ...

2026 is finally here, and with it comes the expectation that the year will be fruitful and rewarding. Achieving success in 2026 is doable and the best time to start right off the block is now. This is ...

The world loves telling women what we can and can’t do, especially in Africa, where the burden of patriarchy remains. Women can’t be the president of a country. Women can’t lead Fortune 500 companies.

Egusi soup is a rich and hearty dish made from ground melon seeds, often enjoyed with pounded yam or fufu. It holds cultural significance in Nigeria as a staple meal, often served during gatherings ...