There is nothing left in Alexandria
In Egypt, the revolutions of the present may, in the future, become the failed revolutions of the past.
Culture
Witchcraft and the British Media
Can a belief be condemned as immoral? Or must we accept cultural difference, and merely condemn the acts that follow as a consequence?
How to make a movie about Muslims
The South African comedy drama, "Material," portrays Muslims and Islam without resorting to the regular comedic clichés and slapstick.
Are ‘African jokes’ played out?
Who (can) make "African jokes", are they funny or do they go too far?
The most influential African thinker
If we could ask our readers (and critics, and everyone else) to pick Africa's most insightful intellectual, who would they pick?
A Spaza Shop Job
Postapartheid South African music culture is one big cut and paste job.
The Lagos preacher and the football final
Both Africa's infamous pastors as well as our staff predicted Zambia would win the African Cup of Nations Final. We're not sure who had the closer relationship to the gods.
Dabbling in the sublime
The 2012 edition of the Berlinale includes a number of films from Africa or with African themes.