identity politics
- 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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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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