international - Africa

Why some Africans fear Western medicine

Martyn Drakard | 10 August 2007 | comment 5

There may not be a conspiracy to sterilise them with modern drugs, but some Africans think there is. 

Is Zimbabwe taking respect for old age a bit too far?

Marytn Drakard | 03 August 2007 | comment 1

Zimbabwe is on the brink of the abyss. Why will its citizens re-elect an 80-year-old president? 

East Africa changes with tourist hordes

Martyn Drakard | 29 May 2007 | comment 1

Millions of Western tourists bring changes to Africa, not all of them welcome. 

Silent agony of Sudan

Martyn Drakard | 13 May 2007 | comment 5

The tangled web of Sudan's torment is unravelled in two recent books.

Africa’s competitive fasting

Martyn Drakard | 05 April 2007

Inter-religious rivalry need not be violent, at least in Senegal.

Africa through Polish eyes

Martyn Drakard | 29 March 2007

Poland's best-known journalist made travel into an art form with his insightful books.

Remembering the Last King of Scotland

Martyn Drakard | 08 March 2007 | comment 2

When will Hollywood master the complexities of African history and society?

Where witchcraft is far from dead

Martyn Drakard | 19 February 2007

Rich and educated Africans are consulting witches to keep up their image and expensive lifestyles.

FOCUS ON POPULATION CONTROL Upsetting tradition

Martyn Drakard | 29 January 2007

An upcoming African Union meeting could enshrine a right to abortion in many countries.

Is peace breaking out in East Africa?

Martyn Drakard | 17 January 2007

After decades of conflict, African leaders are at last working together to bring peace.

Africa’s challenge to Hollywood dominance

Martyn Drakard | 18 December 2006 | comment 3

Finally the world is beginning to see the real Africa on the silver screen.

Ethiopia girds for war

Martyn Drakard | 18 November 2006

After decades of drought, famine, repression and war, Ethiopians are preparing for more of the same.

Called to greatness

Martyn Drakard | 11 November 2006 | comment 1

While the world has all but canonised Nelson Mandela, the hero of reconciliation, don't forget about Julius Nyerere.

Conversing with Islam

Martyn Drakard | 20 October 2006

There are potholes of misunderstanding on both sides of the road to dialogue with Muslims, as this conversation with a Kenyan student makes clear.

Wringing a continent dry to put a ring on her finger

Martyn Drakard | 14 October 2006

Diamonds may be a Western girl's best friend, but they bring untold misery to Africa.

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