africa
A Cringeworthy Letter from an Idiot Who Wants to Save Africa
When you get a letter from a Western kid in Africa who writes things like, "Open your heart to the world and it will let you into its soul," and "I am the light when you are afraid of the dark," and "I am the motherfucking man," you just have to...
Fui uma estrela de cinema na Nigéria, sem querer
O meu primo Louis consegue enfiar-se em cenas mesmo estranhas.
Uganda Look at This Slideshow?
I've been here for a week during an ebola outbreak, which by broadcast news standards makes me an expert on Ugandan culture, politics, and society. So here is a definitive pictorial guide to the country "The Last King of Scotland" was set in.
Capturing the Violent and Complex Birth of South Sudan
Two investigative journalists need your support in documenting the tumultuous inception of Africa's war-ravaged new country.
Kony 2012? Don't Worry Everyone, Africa Has a New Hero
Lindsey Stirling is here to save a continent with only God, a violin, and a shitload of corporate cash to help her.
Charles Taylor R.I.J. (Rot in Jail)
Taylor was more evil than a thousand Konys, and now he's been found guilty in a court of law. We talked to our old pal General Butt Naked about it.
Drinks with the Girls
I sat down with the working girls at Abu’s, a horrifying hole in the wall bar/brothel on Nairobi’s extremely sketchy River Road, to talk HIV and the proposed legalization of prostitution.
Smile and Say “Passion Gap”
Having your four top teeth removed for fashion may seem extreme to the squeamish, but in Cape Flats, South Africa getting your chompers yanked out is on par with ear piercings.
Being a Kenyan Graffiti Artist Takes Balls
Boniface Mwangi is a Kenyan photojournalist turned graffiti artist that likes to mess with politicians and doesn't care if he gets caught.
Busara Was a Blast
I woke up one morning on the floor covered in octopus tentacles and money with no idea what happened. I assume it was a good night.