Wiley’s Treddin’ on Thin Ice at 20: revisiting a blueprint that continues to shape grime: In April 2004, Wiley released his debut album Treddin’ on Thin Ice. The MC’s first full-length project after years of releasing tracks and performing at raves and on pirate radio, Treddin’ on Thin Ice is undoubtedly a foundational part of …
The US is revisiting its trade relations with African countries: key issues on the table: President Joe Biden speaks as Secretary of State Antony Blinken looks on. Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Last year, the US’s Biden administration announced plans to increase two-way trade and investment between the US and Africa. The starting point was …
Shortwave radio in Ukraine: why revisiting old-school technology makes sense in a war: theerapol sri-in/Shutterstock Shortly before access to the BBC News website was reportedly blocked in Russia a few days ago, the BBC announced that it was resuming the broadcasting of the BBC World Service via shortwave radio for four hours per day. It …
The DRC is revisiting its mining code. Why reform is long overdue: A worker walks near the Congolese state mining company Gecamines' in the southern province of Katanga REUTERS/Jonny Hogg The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recently announced plans to reintroduce the shelved changes to the country’s mining code. The current …