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Let’s stop romanticizing agriculture for the development of Africa

Export agriculture is promoted as a means to stimulate growth, reduce poverty, and ensure food security. However, the promise of agriculture as Africa’s path to prosperity remains largely unfulfilled. This stems not only from the poor implementation of agricultural policies but also from colonial narratives that continue to hinder African development. Hence, export agriculture primarily benefits former colonial powers to the detriment of Africa.

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The cholera epidemic in Haiti: an imported and neglected tragedy

Demonstration by human rights defenders and victims of the cholera epidemic, October 15, 2015 in Port-au-Prince © AFP/HECTOR RETAMAL It’s all too common to hear dismissive comments about Haiti’s current situation, hasty judgments that portray its inhabitants as solely responsible for their difficulties, or as “idiots”. Such rhetoric often fails to recognize the impact of

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Droughts, pollution, floods : Africa’s blue ultimatum

Villagers go about their business in a flooded market center in Kisumu, about 400 kilometers west of the capital Nairobi in Kenya. © EPA/Jacob Wire Day Zero has arrived. Well, almost. On April 12, 2018, Cape Town came close to experiencing the dreaded “Day Zero”, the day when water would no longer flow through the

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When apartheid made Palestine an eminently SouthAfrican affair.

On May 10, Pretoria once again appealed to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) “to put an end to the Israeli military operation in Gaza”, which it considers to be aggravating the “genocide” already underway there. This South African complaint comes just a few days after the organization of “the first world anti-apartheid conference for

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Echoes of Activism: The Evolution of African Music from Independence toAfrobeat

In the past decade, a wave of African artists including Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Tems, Fally Ipupa, and Tyla, has surged onto the global music entertainment scene, asserting themselves as major trendsetters. This represents a significant shift, marking the final recognition of a previously underappreciated branch of world music. This article delves into the evolution of post-independence African music. Particularly the sounds of Afrobeat, a music genre emerging in post-independence Nigeria and carrying a rich heritage of political activism, has managed to assert itself as the mainstream sound of Africa outside the continent. By understanding its trajectory, we can gain insights into its current status and unearth any underlying shifts.

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Women’s political engagement in Africa: a gradual rise despite the challenges

The world political scene has long been dominated by men and Africa is no exception. Until recently, women, who represent more than half the population of African countries, were relegated to the margins of the political sphere due to various socio-cultural and structural factors. However, in recent years, significant progress has been made on the issue, although efforts are still needed to achieve effective participation of women in politics. In this context, what is the current situation of women in politics? Are initiatives to strengthen their political representation effective? What challenges remain?

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