Stefan SimanowitzTony Allen: An interviewAlmost ten years ago, on his 70th birthday, Stefan Simanowitz interviewed Tony Allen, who with Fela Kuti created Afrobeat and changed the…May 1, 2020May 1, 2020
Stefan SimanowitzThe Herd Immunity Scandal UncoveredLast week a headline in the Telegraph ran: “Those who question the government’s coronavirus strategy are not only wrong byt a danger to…Mar 21, 20201Mar 21, 20201
Stefan SimanowitzThe man who challenged Blair on IraqFirst published in 2005 by the Contemporary Review, this article reflects on the Reg Keys’ historic attempt to unseat the Prime Minister…Feb 9, 2020Feb 9, 2020
Stefan SimanowitzBluemen and yellowcake: The struggle of the Tuareg in West AfricaThis article was first published by the Contemporary Review in 2009.Feb 9, 2020Feb 9, 2020
Stefan SimanowitzHow “Take One, Leave One” rails can help rough sleepersWhy not set one up where you are?Dec 2, 2019Dec 2, 2019
Stefan SimanowitzBeneath the skin of Brixton“Go to any part of the world and mention Brixton and it resonates. It stands for something. It is a beacon of what’s possible,” says Paul…Oct 30, 2019Oct 30, 2019
Stefan SimanowitzThe Jungle may be gone but solidarity lives on in CalaisScott Warren, a humanitarian aid volunteer, faces up to 20 years in prison for giving food, water and other supplies to migrants crossing…Jun 5, 2019Jun 5, 2019
Stefan SimanowitzRetrospective exhibition by globetrotting artist, Paul Winner, draws wide acclaim“The Pope looked up from the sketches I’d just given him,” Paul Winner tells me referring to his audience with John Paul II in 1984. “He…May 20, 20191May 20, 20191
Stefan SimanowitzSouth Africa’s civil war that never wasTwenty-five years ago, South Africa went to the polls in elections that would bring Nelson Mandela to power, ending 350 years of white…Apr 30, 2019Apr 30, 2019
Stefan SimanowitzIf you are cold, take one. If you want to help, leave oneA new initiative to help rough sleepers launchesJan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019