ECOWAS formally loses members Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
Three junta-led nations have left the regional economic bloc ECOWAS, citing alleged French influence on the group. Burkina ...
Battle of Isandlwana: Honouring the Zulu Triumph over colonial forces
The historic Battle of Isandlwana's 146th anniversary came alive as history enthusiasts, including British soldiers and local ...
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Using indigenous science to show the benefits of consuming indigenous food
Having absorbed Western science, it is becoming difficult for young people to make sense of IKS within indigenous food ...
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AfCFTA: A historic step toward African economic unity
The AfCFTA is the culmination of decades of efforts to achieve Pan-African economic and political integration. Its roots can ...
In an Aging World, a Youthful Africa Steps Up
Forecasts suggest that by 2100 a majority of the world’s babies will be African, leading to predictions of an “African ...
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East Africa: A Crucible of U.S. Diplomacy, Development, and Strategic Challenges
From Cold War strategies to counterterrorism and development U.S. policy in East Africa must do better to balance security and sustainability. East Africa, comprising nations such as Ethiopia, Kenya, ...
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The story of one woman’s fight to gain African independence from colonial rule
Eve Blouin, daughter of African independence activist Andrée Blouin, speaks to The World’s Host Marco Werman about a new ...
Amsterdam Rising
Amsterdam celebrates its 750th anniversary. For nearly that long, Netherlands’ capital and most populous city has avoided ...
15 Largest Cities in Africa, Ranked by Population
Africa, a continent of immense diversity, history and rapid urbanization, is home to some of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Its largest urban centers are economic and cultural powerhouses, ...
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600 million Africans don't have electricity. The green energy transition must start with them, say researchers
The world is fast transitioning towards renewable energy systems. But in many African countries, this transition is not ...
Imane Ayissi celebrates African craftsmanship with modern elegance at Paris Couture Week
Cameroon-born designer Imane Ayissi fused sumptuous satin and taffeta with ancestral African crafts in a couture collection ...
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A New Military Strategy of French Neocolonialism in Africa: Reorganizing Under the Cover Retreat
In his New Year’s address, Alassane Ouattara, president of Ivory Coast since 2010—when he took power with the aid of French ...