Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
I grew up in Chad watching Rosa Salvaje, a popular telenovela that aired once or twice a week on the national television station. It was a staple in many households. If there was a power cut in our neighborhood, we would simply walk to another neighborhood that still had electricity and join a family gathered... 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 →
En 2021 lorsque la République Centrafricaine (RCA) a déclaré que le russe serait obligatoire dans les universités, ce fut le début d’une accentuation des liens politiques et culturels russo-africains en Afrique centrale et occidentale. La Russie avait une forte présence depuis cinq ans, la Russie est présente en RCA, où elle apporte un soutien militaire... Continue Reading →
In 2021, when the Central African Republic (CAR) declared that Russian would be mandatory in universities, it was the beginning of an accentuated Ruso-African political and cultural ties in Central-West Africa. Russia had a strong presence in CAR in the last five years, providing military support in the fight against insurgencies. It has become their... Continue Reading →
It is hard to miss the “The New Spirit of Africa” on billboards and aircraft when in a capital city airport in Africa, that is because Ethiopian Airlines has been dominating the continent’s airspace market. It has become a de facto and or preferred choice due to its increasing destination options. It is undeniably a... Continue Reading →
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