Angolan filmmaker looks east
A new film by Ery Claver probes the fraught relationship between China and Angola, revealing their differences—and surprising similarities.
AIAC
July 13, 2023
Africa for Africans
After World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States were not only locked in an ideological struggle with
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July 11, 2023
The lost promise of African childhood through violence, poverty arched by colonialism
When the conditions of African humanity were mercilessly destroyed for perpetuation of the colonial project, it becomes clear that humanity’s
AIAC
July 5, 2023
Reading List: David Tonghou Ngong
Ahead of the publication of his new book on Leopold Senghor and African political theology, the author selects books that
AIAC
July 3, 2023
Laughing through despair
Faced with many crises, including unemployment and a rising cost of living, Angolans are turning to memes to express their
AIAC
June 30, 2023
Black and middle class under apartheid – the story of Noni Jabavu
Noni Jabavu was one of the South Africa’s most trailblazing writers. But, her commitment to elite ambivalence makes it difficult
AIAC
June 26, 2023
Writing authentic stories about Africa – Inventing our own fictions
A summary of Binyavanga Wainaina’s book How To Write About Africa.
AIAC
June 22, 2023
Sierra Leone decides
What’s at stake in Sierra Leone’s elections on June 24? We discuss on this episode of the Africa Is a
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June 22, 2023
Mozambican civil war resurfaces
The conflict with an Islamist insurgency in Mozambique’s northern province of Cabo Delgado is entering its sixth year.
AIAC
June 21, 2023
Revampment of Addis Ababa buildings threatens local heritage and accessibility
Thus, local people are not interested in the new amenities, and non-locals are displeased with the destruction of existing ones.
AIAC
June 20, 2023
Arts & Culture
Angolan filmmaker looks east
A new film by Ery Claver probes the fraught relationship between China and Angola, revealing their differences—and surprising similarities.
AIAC
July 13, 2023
Global
Africa for Africans
After World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States were not only locked in an ideological struggle with
AIAC
July 11, 2023
Southern Africa
The lost promise of African childhood through violence, poverty arched by colonialism
When the conditions of African humanity were mercilessly destroyed for perpetuation of the colonial project, it becomes clear that humanity’s
AIAC
July 5, 2023
Arts & Culture
Reading List: David Tonghou Ngong
Ahead of the publication of his new book on Leopold Senghor and African political theology, the author selects books that
AIAC
July 3, 2023
Democracy & Constitution
Laughing through despair
Faced with many crises, including unemployment and a rising cost of living, Angolans are turning to memes to express their
AIAC
June 30, 2023
Arts & Culture
Black and middle class under apartheid – the story of Noni Jabavu
Noni Jabavu was one of the South Africa’s most trailblazing writers. But, her commitment to elite ambivalence makes it difficult
AIAC
June 26, 2023
Arts & Culture
Writing authentic stories about Africa – Inventing our own fictions
A summary of Binyavanga Wainaina’s book How To Write About Africa.
AIAC
June 22, 2023
Democracy & Constitution
Sierra Leone decides
What’s at stake in Sierra Leone’s elections on June 24? We discuss on this episode of the Africa Is a
AIAC
June 22, 2023
Southern Africa
Mozambican civil war resurfaces
The conflict with an Islamist insurgency in Mozambique’s northern province of Cabo Delgado is entering its sixth year.
AIAC
June 21, 2023
Global
Revampment of Addis Ababa buildings threatens local heritage and accessibility
Thus, local people are not interested in the new amenities, and non-locals are displeased with the destruction of existing ones.
AIAC
June 20, 2023