Culture

Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o died aged 87. He left behind a towering literary and intellectual legacy. He was a pioneer of African-language literature, a fierce critic of colonialism, and a formative influence on postcolonial thought.

Greater Somalia and the Islamic caliphate both envision unity without borders, rooted in identity rather than territory. For decades, their overlapping visions have fuelled emotional politics and protracted conflict.

In the heart of Hargeisa, Somaliland’s music scene is pulsing with new energy, as iconic voices return and fresh talents emerge. From patriotic anthems to political ballads, a cultural revival is reshaping the nation’s soundscape.

A Somali scholar returns home to explore the historic Radiyo Muqdisho archives, mapping the collective memory of the Somali people.

Today, Somali religious scholars are no longer confined to their historical role of uniting people. Instead, they enforce their own sectarian interpretation of law and mislead by globalising problems that have local roots.

Ethiopian Muslims are more visible than ever—but is visibility the same as belonging? A faith once sidelined still negotiates its place in the nation’s story.

He has time, money and zero obligations. The Somali politician is living the 21st century dream.

Israel viewed Somali nationalism as a threat across the Horn of Africa and secretly collaborated with Ethiopia to contain it.

From the golden age of Ethio-jazz to the dawn of modern Ethiopian pop, Elias Melka stood at the crossroads of tradition and modernity. His musical innovations redefined the Ethiopian sound and empowered a new generation of artists.