'I adore her now': Mother learns to live with child's autism in a country with little help
Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.
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“Seeing a Black Girl with Her Natural Hair ” — Coco Gauff’s Miu Miu Campaign Centres Authentic Beauty
Coco Gauff centres 4a-c natural hair representation in her latest campaign for the Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2026 collection. From the vibrant red polo to the viral tan leather Vivant bag, the professional tennis star’s authentic beauty and "tenniscore" aesthetic are driving a global conversation on Bla
Finding West Africa's past to make sense of the present
Adéwálé Májà-Pearce criss-crossed Africa for Index on Censorship. His repeat journey, from the slave cells of Benin to the modern warlords of the Sahel, in the end grips Stephen Williams.
The human cost of Kenya’s expanding lakes
As Kenya’s Rift Valley lakes expand, swallowing homes, farms, and infrastructure, what appears as a climate anomaly reveals a reckoning with ecological limits, failed planning, and the illusion that water would stay where it was put. Photo by Brian Kungu on Unsplash Last year, in one of those
Former South African finance minister calls for African renewal amid shifting world order
Speaking in Tangier, Manuel highlights the need for a rules-based global order and greater scrutiny of credit rating agencies to protect Africa's future.
You can’t kick politics out of football
Despite commercialization and elite capture, the world’s most popular sport still generates forms of collective life that resist the logic of capitalism. Seattle Sounders FC fans holds signs in protest of ICE raids during the second half of an MLS match against San Jose Earthquakes at Lumen Field in
In Guadalajara, we found joy
In Guadalajara, fans from three continents celebrated football together in what was a taste of a World Cup that most won't be able to afford or attend. All images courtesy of Florian Lefèvre, ©2026. Lire en français ici. “Olé! Olé! Olé! Congooo Congooo!” In the bowels of the Guadalajara stadium, Con
À Guadalajara, nous avons trouvé la joie
A Guadalajara, des fans venus des trois continents ont célébrer le football ensemble dans un avant-goût de ce que sera, pour eux, la Coupe du monde : une fête à laquelle ils ne pourront pas assister All images courtesy of Florian Lefèvre, © 2026. Read in English here. ‘‘Olé ! Olé ! Olé ! Congooo Con
See How Dimma Umeh Shapes, Fills & Defines Her Brows
Dimma Umeh shares a beginner-friendly eyebrow routine, walking through how to shape, fill, and define brows using brow glue, a pencil, a brow pen, and concealer. From brushing with a spoolie to creating hair-like strokes, she breaks the process down into simple, easy-to-follow steps for a neat, defi
From Upcycled Denim to Burgundy Glam, Ruth Kadiri Is Exploring Range
Nollywood filmmaker Ruth Kadiri reveals two distinct style directions designed by Josiphiah Michael. From her upcycled denim birthday look to a racing-inspired burgundy two-piece set for April, the actress is showcasing a versatile fashion range. The post From Upcycled Denim to Burgundy Glam, Ruth K