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‘A critical crossroads’: who is the woman vying to become the first Caribbean head of the UN?

If elected, Guyanese politician Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett wants to prioritise climate issues and ensure the United Nations remains a force for good

The Guardian - UK · Aug 19

‘Bold, truth-telling’: learning from the rich histories of pan-African journalism

Diaspora reporting has long connected struggles across borders. Our new editor asks: what can The Long Wave take from this?

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

The most inclusive World Cup ever? Tell that to Omar Artan, the Somali referee just banned by Trump’s US

This episode feels symbolic of a World Cup where the global game has been sacrificed to Fifa’s cynical money-making – and Trumpian whim, says Morgan Ofori, reporter and subeditor for the Guardian’s The Long Wave

The Guardian - UK · Jun 10

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What’s behind the worrying rise in anti-LGBTQ+ laws across Africa?

Rooted in colonialism, legislation backed by governments eager for popularity is obstructing real progress for queer minorities

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

‘The victim should always be the priority’: how football is failing its anti-racism pledges

As the sport’s governing bodies and social media companies fail in their aim to safeguard, players are forced to fill the leadership vacuum

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4

Inside the magic and chaos of the Africa Cup of Nations

While Senegal’s victory in the chaotic final has made the headlines, we look at five other big takeaways from the tournament – from the strong diaspora representation to the floor-filling tunes

The Guardian - UK · Jan 21

A sprawling global family: The Long Wave turns one

As we celebrate our first anniversary, we reflect on the stories that connect us across the diaspora

The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025

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‘Little England’ no more: what I learned on my first trip to the Caribbean

From stilt-walking to queer inclusion, I came for Crop Over but left Barbados with a powerful education in the island’s heritage, history and future

The Guardian - UK · Aug 6, 2025

As England’s Lionesses roared, Nigeria’s queens of Africa made football history

The Super Falcons secured their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a gripping final against Morocco. What is the secret to the squad’s soaraway success?

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2025

The Long Wave: Trinidad and Tobago carnival celebrates African roots

Soca veterans join forces with Afrobeats stars as the diaspora strengthens ties with the motherland. Plus, Angela Davis heads to London

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

The Long Wave: Why Trump’s USAid freeze endangers millions

Abandoning vulnerable populations impacts everything from food security to fragile ecosystems. Plus, the symbolism of Serena Williams’ crip walk

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2025

The Long Wave: ‘How do you teargas a baddie?’: Kenya’s gen Z revolutionaries

A vibrant protest movement mobilised online is taking on Kenya’s political elite. Plus, Somalia and Ethiopia rebuild diplomatic bridges

The Guardian - UK · Jan 15, 2025

The Long Wave: From the Met Gala to Afcon, 2025 promises to be a bumper year

New Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, a Michael Jackson biopic and more brilliant Black art and culture coming your way in the next 12 months

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2025

The Long Wave: Christmas celebrations across the diaspora

From Nigeria to Trinidad, ’tis the season when our writers share stories of their favourite festive traditions. Plus, how a diaspora influx has led to soaring prices in Ghana

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024

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The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2024

‘Creating our own utopias’: the Black cycling revolution sweeping the globe

I speak to a former elite racer about my love of cycling and the grassroots groups breaking cultural barriers to entry

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

The Long Wave: How Brazil is celebrating its Black heritage

Afro-Brazilians marked Black Consciousness Day as a national holiday for the first time, but the celebrations are facing resistance. Plus, a fertility ‘miracle’ rattles Nigeria and Kendrick Lamar’s surprise drop

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2024

The Long Wave: Unearthing the real story of Black voters at the US election

Trump undeniably made gains but alarm over a rightward shift among African Americans is overblown. Plus: Kenyans embrace standup

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2024

The Long Wave: How Juls journeyed the Black Atlantic to curate his sound

From Brazilian percussion to South African amapiano, the British-Ghanaian DJ and producer is building musical links across the diaspora

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The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2024

Friday briefing: The inside story of The Long Wave, the Guardian’s newsletter on Black life and culture

In today’s newsletter: Writer Nesrine Malik reveals how our weekly roundup for the global Black diaspora came into being, and explains the very personal reason she got involved

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024

The Guardian launches weekly newsletter dedicated to Black life and culture

The Guardian has today launched The Long Wave: a new newsletter delivering a weekly dose of Black life and culture around the world, written by Nesrine Malik and edited and co-written by Jason Okundaye.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2024

Welcome to The Long Wave: ‘The Black diaspora is like a large, sprawling family’

My father’s old radio inspired a place where we can show Black life in all its textures. Plus: Jamaicans on Kamala Harris’s final push for the White House, and Mati Diop follows the return of Dahomey’s looted treasures?

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