The United States is shamefully implicated in the terror that Charles Taylor, erstwhile leader of Liberia, inflicted on the people of West Africa.read more

It is one of the most vital countries in Africa. And for economic and strategic reasons, Washington should use its influence accordingly.read more

Regardless of his political future, Youssou N'Dour deserves our admiration for the message of his music.read more

A new human rights initiative may be the stuff of which peace is made.read more

The World Cup is getting lots of coverage these days. But we're not hearing enough about the demonstrations taking place in South Africa.read more

“I’d like people to understand my life’s work better—my music, and especially what Islam means to me. Islam is a religion of peace and tolerance.”read more

It’s been 20 years since Nelson Mandela was released from prison, time to take stock of this giant man and of the changes he brought to South Africa.read more

Watching the film, you get the sense that the anti-apartheid struggle was almost all Nelson Mandela, and that when he governed South Africa, he was preternaturally wise in everything he did. Dennis Brutus knew better.read more

The loss of Miriam Makeba is a blow to music lovers and human rights activists the world over.read more