This essay critically examines the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) through the lens of radical democratic populism, arguing that mega-project–driven development in Ethiopia has failed to improve the material conditions of the poor and working classes.
By Tusiime Tutu
An art exhibition inside a busy Kampala mall confronts viewers with the tension between hustling and consuming - two sides of a rolling coin. Through everyday materials and scenes, Wamala and Kikomeko urge audiences to pause, reflect, and question what truly drives their daily grind.
The East African Community (EAC) unites eight member states to promote regional cooperation. Achievements include the Customs Union, Common Market, and trade facilitation, but power imbalances, weak institutions, and delays in a unified currency hinder full integration. Without reforms, the EAC risks limiting rather than driving East Africa’s development.
Before April 2023, breast cancer was Sudanese women’s most common cancer, amid limited awareness and treatment. The war devastated healthcare, halting services and creating severe shortages. Despite this, women’s initiatives promoted early detection and support, and by 2025, recovery efforts began, highlighting resilience and hope.
By Edwin Austin
Warembo Wasanii, founded by Joan Otieno in Nairobi’s Korogocho slums, transforms waste from the nearby Dandora dumpsite into fashion and art, empowering young women through safe creative spaces and economic opportunities. The collective exemplifies how community-led feminist action can turn material and social challenges into resilience, agency, and subtle shifts in gender dynamics.