It’s going to be another banner year (in the words of lying African governments, a “bumper harvest”) for books from authors on the Continent and in its Diaspora! Here’s your list, sorted by month, with all kinds of genres included (including children’s books, at the end of the post). There’s no way I could list every book that’s coming, but here’s what I think is notable—as always, a work in progress, subject to updates.

With federal agents storming the streets of American communities, there's no single right way to approach this dangerous moment. But there are steps you can take to stay safe—and have an impact.

An analysis of footage from three camera angles shows that the motorist was driving away from — not toward — a federal officer when he opened fire.

Atmospheric Paintings Visualize How Love Radiates Everyday Moments For Emmanuel Gillespie, even the most mundane moments can convey some of life’s greatest truths. This philosophy is at the heart of the Dallas-based artist’s Love series, which was recently showcased by Pencil on Paper Gallery during SCOPE Art in Miami. Imbued with radiant blues and deep purples, each painting in the series meditates upon […] READ: Atmospheric Paintings Visualize How Love Radiates Everyday Moments

Water is connected to everything. We need it for food, energy, health, biodiversity, urbanisation, transport. Yet we abuse and overuse it; we exploit and pollute it. “Still, we think that it always will be there, our best friend.”

YouTube video by Tiera Tanksley