The Editors

Africa and Europe are traditional neighbours.

Pambazuka News is an online weekly news platform published by Fahamu, a pan-African organization devoted to supporting struggles for social justice.

Buchi Emecheta is revered as one of the most important African female writers of the twentieth century.

Kenya is gearing up for general elections in a little over two months. This election cycle is shaping up to be a show of titanic promotions on at least two accounts: first, it is perceived as the ultimate zero-sum dynastic competition for power.

Pambazuka News and our publisher, Fahamu Networks for Social Justice, embrace in heartfelt gratitude our global community of readers, contributors and supporters whose sacrifices in expertise, time and money have enabled Pambazuka News to remain an outstanding independent voice for Africa – on th