Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
This arid Sahel region that covers eight countries stretching from the desert to the Savannah has been under turmoil for decades. Between desertification, poverty, and violent extremism, Sahelian countries have been struggling to maintain stability and foster sustainable development. In the past five years, several of the countries have experienced recurring military coups and social... Continue Reading →
Who is one of the first black fighter pilots? The answer is Ahmet Ali Çelikten, an Afro-Turk who fought for the Ottoman Empire in World War I in 1914. This historical figure, which should have been more known in the world, opens a discussion box on who the Afro-Turks are and what is their space... Continue Reading →
The Sahel region, comprised of countries in the west-central part of Africa, has been at the forefront of African media in the past five years. In this first semester, I published two opinion pieces found here and here and a research paper on the region with a focus on youth political activism. The analysis lies... Continue Reading →
One of the unwritten rules of international travel is to meet up with nationals to discover and learn about the country. This year, I had the opportunity to travel from Brazzaville to Pointe Noire in search of new adventures. A friend recommended a tour guide based in the city and that’s how I met Amel.... Continue Reading →
The foundation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) on May 25th, 1963, gave birth to Africa Day, a date celebrated in many African countries. It’s a day to remember the beauty, struggles, potential, and identity of the continent. It is also an opportunity to think forward in building the future we want. The 1960s... Continue Reading →
We are witnessing an increase in the wave to reshape the narrative from the African perspective. In this piece, I have a conversation with Reuben Ndjerareou, who as part of this wave, speaks and writes about the continent giving a perspective rooted in culture, realities, and history. We speak about his international background, his podcast... Continue Reading →
The space of art in Zimbabwe Historically known as the breadbasket of Africa for its fertile land, Zimbabwe is a nation in Southern Africa that has shaped contemporary continental politics and history. Most in the continent have heard of this country for its citizens being the most educated and its natural beauty. I took a... Continue Reading →
It is now that biennial time when African nations are brought together by the African Cup of Nations hosted this year in the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. For most evenings, many people will be glued to their TV supporting one team or the other, commenting on ball passes, screaming at the screen,... Continue Reading →
Arriving in Niger, an atmosphere in an orange-yellow-toned color invites you to a country that is a gem in the Sahara. Niger draws its history from the Songhai Empire that flourished in the 15th-16th century in what is present-day Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. The country is named after the river Niger the third longest river... Continue Reading →
This day a year ago, I wrote a short piece about how the world often negatively viewed the African continent. At the time, I just wanted to put those words down on paper because they were dancing in my mind for a very long time. I posted it on my LinkedIn as an article, and... Continue Reading →
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