Rethinking The African Narrative – Repenser le Récit Africain
On a trip to London, my fellow bookworm friend Ruwaydah made plans for us to visit Foyles, a renowned bookstore in the city. ‘You would love it,’ she said, and she was right. We both love libraries, so it was easy to spend hours at Foyles checking out books, flipping the pages to get a... Continue Reading →
Le désormais dissous G5 Sahel était un cadre de coopération pour le développement et la sécurité réunissant cinq pays du Sahel : le Tchad, le Niger, le Mali, le Burkina Faso et la Mauritanie. Leurs similitudes physiques, sociales et économiques ont façonné une approche commune face aux défis sécuritaires et à la promotion du développement... Continue Reading →
The now-defunct G5 Sahel was a cooperation framework for development and security matters that united five countries across the Sahel namely Chad, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Mauritania. The physical, social, and economic similarities of these countries drew their common approach in tackling security challenges and promoting the development of the Sahel region. Beyond politics,... Continue Reading →
In West Africa, masks hold an essential place in tradition. During ceremonies, whether festive or for mourning, masks appear as part of rituals. There are also yearly mask festivals in countries such as Benin and Côte d’Ivoire. Beyond those rituals, masks are also used to pass down knowledge and wisdom from one generation to another.... Continue Reading →
I often hear people saying that they had never heard of Chad, or that I was the first Chadian they had ever met. When I am in Latin America, Europe, or the Middle East, this could be forgiven, but I also hear the same sentence within the African continent, which is peculiar and sad. Chad... Continue Reading →
J'ai découvert Edna Adan Ismail pour la première fois en regardant une vidéo de TEDx Hargeisa où elle aborde l'importance de l'éducation. J’avais choisi cette vidéo pour un cours d’expression oral anglaise pour mes étudiants universitaires du camp de réfugiés de Djabal à Goz Beida, à l’est du Tchad. Dans son intervention de 15 minutes,... Continue Reading →
If it looks good, eat it!Trying food from around the continent is one of the best parts of travelling. Food is a window into people’s culture, natural habitat, and beliefs. A plate of food can tell you about the people who eat it. In each of the African countries I visited, there is always a... Continue Reading →
A wise man recently told me that people's history is formed in thousands of years. The statement got me thinking about the ever-evolving path of Africa. As close down the year, I reflect on the African narrative, and the blog's mission to participate in reshaping that narrative. The current movement of reimagining, rewriting, and rethinking... Continue Reading →
The past few years have been a rewarding solo journey across Africa and other continents. From one country to another, I had experiences that enriched my mind and spirit leading me to enjoy humanity. I had good encounters, faced challenges, built connections, felt welcomed, and unwelcomed, smiled, laughed, cried, and reflected on life. Here are... Continue Reading →
I was around seven years old when I learned how to sing Nkosi Sikelela, the South African National anthem. I knew all the words but had no idea what they meant at the time. I learned it from the Graceland concert video cassette that played at least once a week in our house in Chad.... Continue Reading →
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