Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
On September 4, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for more equitable cartographic representations of the world, particularly the representation of Africa. The resolution, titled “Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable Representation of the World’s Regions, Particularly Africa,” was introduced by Togo on behalf of the African... Continue Reading →
Burkina Faso made the decision this year to restrict the use of images showcasing vulnerable children, men and women for the purpose of collecting funds. This comes after decades of using African images to appeal to global pity, putting the continent as a forever recipient and a continent that the world has the duty to... Continue Reading →
This piece is part of African Dialogues, a special Africa Day collection exploring African metaphysical thought, memory, identity, and contemporary realities through writing. Set deep beneath the abandoned gold mines of Stilfontein in South Africa, Chewing the Darkness is a philosophical dialogue exploring extraction, memory, labor, and African metaphysics. Blending poetic language with political commentary,... Continue Reading →
I once heard someone say, “I can’t compete with African elegance.” He is not so wrong, because African fabrics are outstanding across the continent. The fabrics and textiles, combined with the vibrancy of colors and styles of clothing, are eye-catching and ever evolving. From the outside, all African fabrics may look the same: colorful, patterned,... Continue Reading →
Dear daughter March is Women’s Month. In your time, things will be better for them, perhaps with more equality, more representation, and opportunities. It will still not be perfect, but it may be better. I want you to remember that the line of those who came before you believed their place would evolve. In their... Continue Reading →
When we reflect on the space occupied by women and the role society assigns to them, we may wonder whether it is different from or similar across the world. Three voices of women from Namibia, Côte d’Ivoire, and Bangladesh take us into their worlds and share how they navigate their societies. They define what it... Continue Reading →
Luxury, youth, entrepreneurship, friendship and drama in Africa on international screens, why not. On international screens these days, the narrative is shifting. Once in a while, a show emerges that replaces dusty roads, run-down buildings and war-torn areas with luxury cars, state-of-the-art buildings and African outfits with a flair of royalty. This shift, for international... Continue Reading →
The seaside nation of Togo has been emerging as a hub for business and entrepreneurship in West Africa. Home to the airline ASKY, which connects 30 major cities across the continent, the company was established in 2007 with the aim of creating more air connections, thus making the transportation of goods and people easier between... Continue Reading →
This article was written by one of the winners of the 2025 writing competition, jointly organized by We Write Afrika and the Association of Bloggers of Chad. I call on every young girl to believe in herself. To dream big. To dare. To never apologize for being ambitious, brilliant, and passionate. I call on every... Continue Reading →
This article was written by one of the winners of the 2025 writing competition, jointly organized by We Write Afrika and the Association of Bloggers of Chad. In the heart of the Sahel, where the sun sets the horizon ablaze and the sand dunes tell stories of old, stands Chad, a country of a thousand... Continue Reading →
