Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
I remember Brazzaville from a layover when I was around 12 years old when at the time the Pan African company Air Afrique often stopped in this city. I also remember learning about this city in class when we studied the history of the Central African region and the Congo River by which the city was built. Two... Continue Reading →
When we hear Nigeria, we may think about Nigerian food, Nollywood, and business. As one of the countries with the largest population in Africa, Nigeria is well known in many great aspects. In the world of literature and novel writing, Nigeria is a powerhouse in the African continent. When one searches on the internet for... Continue Reading →
The continent of Africa is a mosaic of cultures, languages, and traditional practices. In each of the 54 countries, there are a variety of tribes with distinct cultural traits that define them. In the growing globalization, African cultural practices can sometimes get lost within generations are conforming to an ever-evolving society. With various influences through... Continue Reading →
As I reminisce about my life in the Central African Republic; I have two sets of memories. The beautiful filled with friendships, laughter, and community; and the challenging when I went through military coups, fear, and tears. Part 1: “Bangui la Coquette” – the beautiful As I read the news today on the Central African... Continue Reading →
La Namibie est l’un des pays majeurs de l’Afrique Australe. Située à l’extrême ouest de la sous-région, elle est limitée au nord par l’Angola, à l’est par le Botswana et au sud par l’Afrique du Sud, tout en bénéficiant de la proximité de l’océan Atlantique Sud sur toute sa longueur. Pays du sud-ouest de l'Afrique,... Continue Reading →
Goma est une ville qui s’étend sur 75,72 kilomètres carrés de superficie avec plus de 1 100 000 habitants. Dans les médias internationaux, Goma est plus connu pour être au centre des conflits et désastres naturels. Au-delà de cette image donnée sur les médias, il est important de décrire Goma sous un autre angle plus... Continue Reading →
In 2014, the Bring Back Our Girls campaign took over the world as many joined voices to raise awareness of the kidnapping of girls in Northern Nigeria. This campaign also brought the Boko Haram terrorist group to the attention of the world. Various regions in Africa have been through years of conflict and violence that... Continue Reading →
Multilevel governance is defined as the distribution of authority at different levels within a country and beyond its borders and is a necessary mechanism that allows countries and institutions to manage their governance structures[1]. This governance structure is done through established local, regional, or national authorities that are recognized as legitimate. Multilevel governance is one... Continue Reading →
I still remember watching on the evening television news malnourished children crying in the arms of their mothers. The images showed a dry and desolate area with multitudes of people under makeshift tents and long lines of others waiting in line for some type of assistance. Even at a young age, I knew this was... Continue Reading →
La République Démocratique du Congo (RDC) est devenue un « champs de malheurs et de souffrances » Nous parlons tous les jours de la paix sans pouvoir vivre cette paix. De milliers de personnes sont tuées jour et nuit à cause de l’insécurité et la guerre qui gangrènent la RDC et plus particulièrement la province du Nord... Continue Reading →
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