- Politics, Power & Governance
Is Pan-Africanism Entering a New Era?
For much of the twentieth century, Pan-Africanism was a rallying cry for political liberation. It animated independence movements, inspired continental…
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The Real Cost of Digital Payments for Small Businesses in Africa
In a bustling market in Accra, Mariam runs a small clothing stall. Every morning, she counts her cash and prepares…
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Why African Elections Are Always Framed as “Tests”
Every few months, somewhere on the continent, a familiar phrase returns to global headlines. “A crucial test of democracy.”“A test…
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Access to Healthcare Is Improving in Africa, But Only If You Live in the Right Place
Just before sunrise in northern Mozambique, a mother begins a journey that will take most of the day. The nearest…
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Is the African Union Losing Influence, or Simply Changing Its Role?
Each time a coup unfolds somewhere on the continent, the same question returns with renewed urgency. What exactly is the…
Read More » - History, Knowledge & Memory
How Colonial Rule Created the Myth of Tribalism
Few words are invoked as casually in discussions about Africa as “tribalism.” It appears in headlines, policy briefings, and foreign…
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African Sci-Fi Films to Watch and Where to Find Them
African science fiction cinema is no longer a curiosity at the edges of global film culture. Across the continent, filmmakers…
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Food as Memory: How African Dishes Carry Family Histories Across Generations
In many African homes, recipes are not written down. They are remembered. They live in the way a grandmother measures…
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Why Western Media Still Struggles to Explain African Conflicts
When violence erupts somewhere on the African continent, the explanation often comes quickly and sounds familiar. Ethnic tensions. Tribal rivalries.…
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Why “Tribalism” Is a Colonial Invention, Not an African Tradition
“Tribalism” is one of the most common explanations offered whenever Africa’s political tensions or conflicts are discussed. It appears in…
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Afro Futurism Goes Mainstream: Africa Imagines the Future on Its Own Terms
For decades, Afro Futurism lived at the margins of global culture. It surfaced in album art, underground literature, experimental fashion,…
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