Aanu Adeoye

South Africa

How South Africa Erupted

Protests over the arrest of ex-president Jacob Zuma have spiralled into violence motivated by rampant inequality and social divisions, in the worst period of unrest since the end of apartheid.
Aanu Adeoye
7.16.21
Police Shooting

US Police Killed an Unarmed South African Man. His Family Wants Answers

Lindani Myeni was shot by officers in Hawaii following what cops said was a 'burglary in progress.' But little about his death makes sense to his loved ones.
Aanu Adeoye
5.7.21
africa

2020 Was the Year Young People Across Africa Demanded Change

While some movements flamed out, activists across the continent, particularly young women, can take pride in the changes they began to bring about.
Aanu Adeoye
12.29.20
Uganda

Violence Rocks Uganda As Former Musician Challenges Long-Ruling President

The 38-year-old opposition leader, Bobi Wine, has faced multiple arrests as he takes on the country's five-term leader, Yoweri Museveni.
Aanu Adeoye
11.24.20
afrobeats

West African Music Is Much More Than Just Afrobeats

The alté community is attempting to reinvent popular culture.
Aanu Adeoye
7.22.19
#metoo

The Young Women Leading Nigeria's #MeToo Revolution

The movement has reached Africa's largest country after a prominent pastor was accused of rape.
Aanu Adeoye
7.17.19
africa cup of nations

Why Africa's Showpiece Football Tournament Is Gambling on Change

This summer's other festival of football is trying to shake a history of poor timing and financial mismanagement.
Aanu Adeoye
6.21.19
soccer

Meet the African Dictator Using Soccer to Hide His Crimes

Equatorial Guinea is one of the most repressed and unequal nations in the world, but its dictatorial President is using soccer to pretty up his reputation.
Aanu Adeoye
12.8.14