BJ, a scholar-activist who bridged the gap between the Ivy League and ordinary working peoples, joined the ancestors and left inspiring footprints.

A tribute to an anti-imperialist scholar. 

A tribute to Syl Cheney-Coker, the renowned exiled Sierra Leonean poet and novelist, on his 80th birthday of a globally impactful life.

Ozoemena draws from his over two decades acquaintance with and pays tribute to the late Professor Okello Oculi, who passed on July 26, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria.

Ghana’s mourning in the last few days has been heightened by a devastating helicopter crash that has taken the lives of two ministers among eight persons

An obituary of the late President Buhari of Nigeria

With a heavy heart, we have received the news of the passing of Professor Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o 

Eugene Skeef eulogises Kwesi Owusu, the famous multitalented Ghanaian-British musician and academic who joined the ancestors in March 2025

A personal tribute to Mamadou “Jimi” Mbaye, a giant of music genius and humanist from Senegal.

Celebrating a Pan African social justice and freedom activist.

Celebrating a Pan African Scientist

It is with great sadness that Pambazuka News mourns the passing of journalist Paddy Coulter, who joined the ancestors on Sunday, 3 November 2024.  Paddy was a champion of social justice and one of the founders of Pambazuka News.