Independent thinking
Interrogate claims, examine incentives and question the assumptions behind public narratives.
About The Spearhead
Africa’s story.
Africa’s terms.
A publication focused on the forces shaping Africa, told through reporting and perspectives that take the continent seriously.
Read our coverageA continent. Many stories.
What guides the work
Editorial principles.
Context over noise
Connect current events to the historical, political and economic forces that shape them.
African perspectives
Take African agency, experience and interests seriously when examining the continent and its place in the world.
Accountability
Attribute claims, provide context and treat corrections as part of responsible publishing.
The publication
Reporting should explain more than what happened.
The Spearhead covers politics, geopolitics, economics, security, culture and other questions relevant to Africa's present and future. This page describes the intended editorial framing and should be reviewed by the publication before launch.
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