Africa’s sea change in the post-Hormuz era
Africa’s path to geopolitical power runs through the sea. An Al Jazeera opinion argues the continent must overcome ‘thalassophobia’ to seize the post-Hormuz era.
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Townsville’s namesake was a slave trader. Why is he still celebrated?
A new book and a Guardian column revive the story of Robert Towns, the ‘founding father of Australian slavery,’ and the Pacific Islanders whose forced labour built colonial fortunes.
After MS, She Couldn’t Play the Violin. So She Learned the Tabla Instead.
When MS took away her violin playing, Shakira Hussein found a new instrument and a new way to share music with her daughter.
Atsuko Okatsuka on White Chicks, Earthquake Hecklers, and the Fan Named Atsuko
Atsuko Okatsuka talks White Chicks, an earthquake heckler, and the fan who shares her name in a playful interview.
‘It’s still going strong’: readers on the ancient appliances they can’t give up
Readers share stories of their oldest appliances, from a century old toaster to a 1970s alarm clock, and why they can’t bear to part with them.
Marco Rubio Could Be a Peacemaker. Instead, He’s Trump’s Enabler.
Rubio has the power to promote peace, but his record shows he enables Trump’s worst instincts. This analysis explores why he is nearly as dangerous as the president.
The Weekend Turns 100. Has Hybrid Working Already Ruined It?
A century after Henry Ford gave workers two days off, skiveday Fridays and hybrid work are reshaping the weekend. Is it a shared ritual or a fading memory?
Greek tragedy’s furious women own the summer
Greek tragedy is enjoying a summer renaissance, with Cate Blanchett’s Electra/Persona leading a wave of productions that give voice to the unheeded anger of women.
Zacch Adedeji and the Common Man: A Tribute to Frank Olize
TheCable’s new piece on Zacch Adedeji opens with a tribute to legendary broadcaster Frank Olize and his 1980s NTA era.
Trevor Manuel: South Africa’s paralysis, lost chances, and a democracy in need of repair
Trevor Manuel reflects on South Africa’s inertia, lost industrial opportunities after Polokwane, and the urgent repair work needed for democracy.
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