<p>The African diaspora are viewed by many as a valuable asset for Africa on the global stage. One country trying to harness that power and influence is Rwanda. They have events around the world to connect and engage with their diaspora. This year an event was held in Washington DC in the United States where President Paul Kagame spoke.
So how can Africa ... Show More
Feb 2024
As Africa’s visa restrictions fall, what will it mean for Africans?
<p>Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. The move left Kenyans asking if this will lead to more accessible travel. Travel restrictions ha ... Show More
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Aug 2023
Niger, and an era of mutiny in Africa’s Sahel region
Last month, the African nation of Niger became the seventh government in Western and Central Africa to suffer a military takeover in the last three years. And as of today, virtually every country in Africa’s Sahel region is governed by a current or former military officer. The Sa ... Show More
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Nov 2023
Musab Younis, "On the Scale of the World: The Formation of Black Anticolonial Thought" (U California Press, 2022)
On the Scale of the World: The Formation of Black Anticolonial Thought (U California Press, 2022) examines the reverberations of anticolonial ideas that spread across the Atlantic between the two world wars. From the 1920s to the 1940s, Black intellectuals in Europe, Africa, and ... Show More
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May 2024
FOCUS: UE | Il mare a Sud: Africa e Mediterraneo
Il Mediterraneo è da sempre fonte di ispirazione per canzoni, racconti, miti e leggende. Storicamente, il mare è il simbolo del limes, del confine. Oltrepassarlo significava, nei tempi antichi, arrivare nell’altrove per eccellenza, il continente africano. Una terra incontaminata, ... Show More
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