In The Congo

On June 9, 2013, in Audio, English, Visual, by

When brothers fight to death, a stranger inherits their father’s estate.

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Five [7] questions with Chi Achebe on the Anzisha Prize

On February 26, 2013, in Audio, English, Print, by

Our latest interview is with the Program Manager of the African Leadership Academy, Chidinma, who manages the Anzisha Prize and who is also Chinua Achebe’s grand niece!

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Dhuluma za Kimapenzi, Migori, Kenya

On February 4, 2013, in Audio, English, Print, Swahili, by

Dhuluma za kimapenzi kwa wasichana limekuwa ni jambo la kushughulikiwa kwa dharura humu nchini.

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Reviving a Dying Language

On February 4, 2013, in Audio, English, by

It is feared when these elders will die, the Yaaku language will also die with them. How are these people whose culture and language are on the brinks of extinction living?

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Podcasting East Africa Today

On December 10, 2012, in Audio, English, Print, by

The podcasts aim to examine past, present and future regional challenges via interviews with stakeholders hosted by Ahmed Salim.

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Serving up the fix

On July 22, 2012, in Audio, English, Print, by

Sometimes I wonder if Tanzania is losing her soul. Perhaps – as time passes – it is me growing more conscious, or media becoming more pervasive to drama. But it seems like this country is chasing grandeur that is alien to her history and at odds with what she needs today.

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Sikiliza hoja za aliyeandika mistari ya ‘Bongo Flava’ kwenye mtihani

On July 13, 2012, in Audio, Swahili, by

Msikilize kijana Julius kwa makini kisha jiulize kama michango tu inayotolewa “kumsaidia” italeta mabadiliko kwenye sekta ya elimu Tanzania.

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Alfred’s Free Press

On May 20, 2012, in Audio, English, Visual, by

In Liberia, a country where radios and televisions are luxuries most people cannot afford, one enterprising journalist has found a way to get daily news and information to Liberians. Alfred Sirleaf founded an innovative newspaper, The Daily Talk.

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Francophonie Week in Tanzania

On March 22, 2012, in Audio, Print, Swahili, by

Thirteen diplomatic missions in Tanzania are jointly organizing cultural and sport events to celebrate the International Week of the “Francophonie” starting from March 20th to March 31st, 2012.

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The stupidest word is “Nice”

On March 21, 2012, in Audio, English, by

“We could play the blame game for a while here, and I could probably present a very strong case for ‘us.’  But the point would be lost, because its not about winning arguments, it’s about communicating effectively.” By Dickson Tenga

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