Where Africa tells its own story
A place for stories, questions and ideas from Africa that is trusted, searchable and lasting, in more than one language. Here is what is live and what is planned.
Daily stories
True stories, unsung heroes and parables, a new one every day.
Guest writers
Open submissions, edited with the writer.
Podcasts
Curated podcasts retelling Africa's stories.
Ask Africa Q&A
Questions answered by named, credited contributors.
Translations
Swahili, French and Yoruba first, with human-reviewed versions.
Voice stories
Record in your mother tongue; transcripts and subtitles follow.
Verified contributors
Credentials shown next to each answer, checked by hand.
Story Map
Stories on a map of Africa by place and era.
Oral-history archive
Elders' recordings, with consent and licensing for each one.
Reader context notes
Crowd and expert notes on contested claims.
Mobile-money tips
Support writers through M-Pesa and other wallets.
Low-data & WhatsApp digests
Reach readers on any phone.
See also how this platform is run.