Language
Kenya’s satire is under threat
Kenyans have long challenged power by laughing. But the Kenyan government has started cracking down on humour. “At a...
Freedom deferred: Zimbabwe at 41 years of independence
The 18th of April 1980 officially marked the end of British colonial rule in what was Rhodesia and the...
Pens of Pain: Reflections of African journalists living in exile
When the phrase “journalists in exile” is mentioned, many tend to think that it’s a thing of the past....
Podcast: Arrested and Tortured for writing a book featuring Kakwenza Rukirabashaija
Ugandan novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija narrates the harrowing story of how he was arrested and reportedly tortured for writing two...
c
PODCAST: How a five day internet shutdown disrupted lives in Uganda
In this episode, I chat with Ruth Aine, a fellow AfricaBlogging author from Uganda discussing the five-day internet blackout...
Trump, Twitter, and freedom of speech
To make my biases clear at the outset, I’ve been appalled at how Donald Trump has been fomenting racism,...
The Role of Social Media in the 2021 Ugandan Elections featuring Songa Stone
The proliferation of smartphone devices has led to more meaningful access to the internet as more Ugandans are using...
Covid-19: SADC veiling tyranny with lockdown regulations
The month of December will mark exactly a year since the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus in Wuhan, Hubei,...
PODCAST: From Prison To Parliament – A Conversation With Ugandan Activist And Politician, Stella Nyanzi
In this episode, I have a hearty conversation with Dr Stella Nyanzi we talk about her poetry, her political...
Press Freedom: COVID-19 Reporting Presents New Threats To Journalists In the Continent
As the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to sweep across the continent, governments are stepping up emergency measures to slow...
Press Freedom In Tanzania Threatened With Restrictions On COVID-19 Reporting
Press freedoms in Tanzania have been consistently dwindling since the reign of President Magufuli began in 2015. The country...
Press Freedom: Zambia Shuts Down TV For Refusing To Air COVID-19 Ads
Whilst a majority of countries are implementing lockdowns to slow the spread COVID-19, Zambia has refused to lock down...