Unlike The Gambia’s Jammeh, Mugabe may not disappear

Azad Essa|Published

There are similarities in the stories of The Gambia and Zimbabwe’s dictators. . . . But significant differences too.

Barcelona hogs headlines, but nothing on Sierra Leone, CAR or Togo

Azad Essa|Published

If there was ever a week to contemplate media hypocrisy, the past 10 days makes the perfect case study.

Horrors of ethnic cleansing in the DRC

Azad Essa|Published

The violence in Kasai, where about 3 300 people have died, is just another manifestation of the growing dissatisfaction with Kabila?s presidency.

Africa’s potential for tourism endless

Azad Essa|Published

Done properly, tourism can improve the living standards of Africans quicker than anything else, writes Azad Essa.

Why everyone should watch Dangal

Azad Essa|Published

Watching Dangal made Azad Essa think of the immense struggle and sacrifice an athlete like Caster Semenya has had to endure in building her career.