Opinions expressed by Digital Journal contributors are their own. Comedian Alfred Mugenzi stands on the dimly lit stage, and a single spotlight illuminates his figure. The audience in Bujumbura laughs ...

There is plenty to cry about in South Africa. The country has the third-highest murder rate and the highest unemployment rate in the world. Graft has corroded the shine of the ruling African National ...

The cornerstone of Sabinus’ comedy is the character he portrays. The Sabinus character, often dressed in his trademark blue shirt and black tie, embodies a naïve optimist who gets himself into ...