GET BACK THE HONEY! AFRICAN FEMINIST ESSAYS ON DECOLONISATION, NEOLIBERALISM & CAPITALISM
This anthology offers an in-depth analysis of Nyuki, a political comic published by Akina Mama wa Afrika. Nyuki—Swahili for “bee”—is a powerful allegory that follows the lives of bees, symbolising collective labour, resilience, and communal strength. The comic explores the enduring legacies of colonialism, imperialism, and patriarchy through striking visuals and rich symbolism, revealing […]
Manufactured Misery: How Neoliberalism Engineers Poverty in Africa
What if we told you that scarcity isn’t natural, but designed? In her striking essay Manufactured Misery, Hilda Evelyn Nakyondwa breaks down how neoliberal economic policies—often pushed by institutions like the IMF and World Bank—don’t just fail Africa, but actively deepen its poverty. Drawing from the allegorical comic Nyuki: The Bee Story, she shows how […]
Land Dispossession as a Tool of Capitalism
In Land Dispossession as a Tool of Capitalism, Freddie Kagino unpacks one of the most violent and enduring legacies of colonialism: the theft of Indigenous land. Using “NYUKI: The Bee Story” as an allegorical lens, Kagino draws sharp parallels between the betrayal of the bees by the hive beetles and the historical reality of European colonisers […]
The Glorification of Work in Capitalist Economies
A Decolonial Feminist Reading of Nyuki In her essay The Glorification of Work in Capitalist Economies: A Decolonial Feminist Reading of Nyuki, Trudy Asiima peels back the shiny facade of capitalism to reveal its brutal core. From the sleep-deprived street vendor to the office worker trapped in a cycle of pointless meetings, Asiima shows how […]
Letter to Nyuki from Post-Colonial Aethina
In a searing essay titled ” Letter to Nyuki from Post-Colonial Aethina,” Komungaro Mbabazi delves deep into the world of NYUKI: The Bee Story to reveal the grim realities of Africa’s post-independence condition. The prison metaphor is clear and piercing: we are inmates of a system designed to exploit us, with our leaders acting as prison guards, […]
Debt and Deception: A System Built to Owe
In 2025, as debt crises engulf the Global South, calls for justice—not charity—grow louder. This powerful blog unpacks the colonial roots of global debt, challenges creditor-driven narratives, and uplifts African feminist voices demanding a UN Sovereign Debt Convention rooted in dignity, sovereignty, and repair—not repayment.
Advancing Climate Justice, Human Rights, and Economic Equity in Tanzania
Climate resilience, gender equality, and economic development are powerfully interconnected, in Tanzania and around the world. In her insightful article, human rights lawyer and climate justice advocate Maria Matui explores how progressive taxation, investment in care systems, and gender-transformative policies can drive inclusive and sustainable growth.
The Unpaid Workforce: Why Women’s Labour Keeps the World Spinning for Free
Unpaid care work, mostly done by women, is the hidden backbone of global economies. Learn why recognizing, valuing, and investing in unpaid care work is crucial for achieving gender equality, economic justice, and sustainable development.
From the Periphery to the Power-Rooms: Feminist Perspectives to Inclusive Democracy
AMwA Womens day newsletter
If we are to be honest, “Invest in Women” a political term that used to carry strategies towards liberation, justice and dignity for the women’s movement has been stripped of its essence and reduced to a toothless buzzword. The culprit behind this depoliticization is none other than the usual suspect; insatiable imperialist profit-minded entities that […]
From an African Feminist Kitchen : Recipes for Radical Care
Do HR Managers in the horticultural sector care about gender relations in the workplace? We are making sure they do!
The Women@Work campaign supported by Hivos has been running for a few years now. The task of the campaign is clear, but not simple; achieve decent work for women working in global value chains in the horticulture sector most notably flowers, fruits and vegetables grown for export. The campaign works on a myriad of issues […]
The Africa CSO Consultation on the Common African Position (CAP) on Population and Development Meeting in Namibia
In July 2012, the African Union Summit mandated the African Union Commission to identify Africa’s priorities for the post-2015 Development Agenda in close consultation with Member Stated and Regional Economic Communities. Later in May 2013, the African Union Summit further established a High-Level Committee of Heads of State and Government to sensitize and coordinate the […]