CHRISTIANITY: WHITE MAN'S RELIGION?

Christianity has a long history in Africa that predates any European nation setting foot on African soil, proving that the assertion that Christianity is a white man's religion is neither historically accurate nor theologically correct.

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WAS MANDELA A SELL-OUT?

As South Africa almost clocks three decades since the fall of apartheid, millions of blacks continue wallowing in poverty. This has ignited debate on how the transition from apartheid was conducted. Some accuse the liberation movement leaders of selling out the struggle. Late African American political activist and former Nation of Islam member Dr. Khalid Muhammad once weighed in on this topic and didn't hold back. Was he being too harsh?

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Africa is bigger than many people realize. But the way maps are drawn inflates the size of some countries, so places like the United States, Russia, Canada, and the whole European continent get massively inflated on traditional maps, whereas Africa appears smaller than its true size. When you draw countries to true scale, it’s amazing just how many you can fit into Africa.

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The way our globe is projected onto a flat map is bound to create some distortion. But is it a coincidence that colonial Europeans opted for a projection that inflates their egos?

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VIRAL AFRICAN DANCE MOVES 4/5: CAPOEIRA

Some of the biggest dance crazes to have swept the world originated in Africa. Most people just don’t realise it. Miss Phyll guides us through the African moves that have gone global in her new five-part mini-series. WARNING: these dances are infectious!

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5 RAMADAN MYTHS

Ramadan is in full swing, but so are a number of myths about the holy month. It’s definitively not some kind of dystopian hunger game! African Stream’s Ahmed Ghoneim breaks down what Ramadan is - or rather isn’t - about.
#Ramadan

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SUDAN'S ARMY AND RSF MILITIA FIGHT IT OUT

Sudan's most powerful paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces, and Sudanese army seem to be in conflict with claims that the RSF on Saturday seized control of Sudanese airports in Khartoum and Merowe, as well as the presidential palace. Meanwhile, the Sudanese Army put out statements declaring the RSF a "rebel force" and said the paramilitary group was spreading "lies" about the military attacking first.

African Stream’s CEO Ahmed Kaballo explores what might be really happening.

#sudan #army #RSF #Militia #rebels #khartoum #Merowe #PresidentialPalace #sudanese #paramilitary #military #airport

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GHANA GOBSMACKING MARCON

French taxpayers should not dictate Africa’s development. The memorable remark made by Ghanian president, Nana Akufo-Addo, to his French counterpart during a press conference in Accra, five years ago. The dressing-down appears to have started a trend with other African leaders. Congolese President, Felix Tshisekedi, the latest to make similar comments just last month.

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AKON: WE NEED TO REBRAND!

Africa needs to rebrand. One attack in Kenya is enough to put tourists off ever visiting, yet people keep flocking to the US - despite America’s huge problem with gun violence. Senegalese-American musician Akon explains why

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RUNNING OUT OF WORDS

Despite African athletes dominating distance running, few are given translators for post-race interviews. Kenya’s Evans Chebet spoke in his native language after winning last year's Boston Marathon, leaving most reporters baffled. He defends his noscript on Monday, but will there be an interpreter for him at the finish line this time? We look at the need for change.
#BostonMarathon2023

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THE CONQUEROR WRITES HISTORY

Miriam Makeba is considered one of the greatest activists of her time. She spoke openly and fought against the apartheid regime and racial segregation in South Africa. Here, she explains how Africa’s white conquerors distorted history books to justify their actions.

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TIME TO LIFT ZIMBABWE SANCTIONS PART 1

Zimbabwe has been under punitive sanctions from the US, EU and UK for the past two decades. While supposedly targeting officials, their impact is felt most by the country’s citizens. African Stream looks at the real reason behind the sanctions and why it’s time to scrap them.

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LAGOS’ FLOATING SLUM

To demolish or to re-develop? That is the question facing Lagos as it grapples with its slum-on-water, Makoko. While some see it as a hazard and an eyesore on their way into the city’s modern business centre, there is a large and bustling community for whom it is home. African Stream’s Poloum David pays a visit.

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KAGAME HITS BBC WHERE IT HURTS

Throwback to when Paul Kagame🥊the BBC. Rwanda’s president tore into the broadcaster’s superiority complex and its attempts to belittle Rwandans, exposing how agenda-driven the balance-touting corporation really is. The BBC's habit of making allegations it can’t substantiate was again on display during a recent interview with Twitter CEO Elon Musk, who left his interviewer red-faced by challenging him to stump up examples of a claimed rise in hate speech on the platform.

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BATTLE FOR KHARTOUM

Is it game over for Sudan’s transition to democracy? The bloody battle for Khartoum that erupted over the weekend between the army and the RSF paramilitary has already killed around a hundred civilians, as air strikes and gun battles become the new reality.
#Sudan #Khartoum

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FASTING THE DISTANCE

French football chiefs have banned players from breaking their fast during matches, making life even more difficult for Muslim athletes. But despite the challenges, there's still a long list of African sports stars who consistently shine during the holy month of Ramadan.

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TIME TO LIFT ZIMBABWE SANCTIONS PART 2

Zimbabwe has been under punitive sanctions from the US, EU and UK for the past two decades. While supposedly targeting officials, their impact is felt most by the country’s citizens. African Stream looks at the real reason behind the sanctions and why it’s time to scrap them.

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SUDAN WAR: WHO GAINS?

Deadly fighting has broken out in Sudan between rival military factions, with dozens of civilians killed. But there's also a lot at stake for other countries. We look at who stands to gain and lose from what's happening.

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WE ARE FOR A UNITED AFRICA

Amid calls to deport the millions of Nigerians and Zambians working illegally in South Africa, EFF leader Julius Malema said he’d NEVER abandon fellow Africans - even if it cost him electorally, or his job. It’s sure to be an issue in the 2024 elections, as it was in the 2021 municipal ballot when this powerful speech was made. Watch Malema make his case and tell us what you think: does being African come first?

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Fierce fighting has ripped through Khartoum, shattering hopes for a peaceful transition to civilian rule in Sudan. A power struggle between military leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, Mohamed Dagalo aka Hemeti, is at the centre of the violence, with forces loyal to the generals vying for control. However, it's also a proxy war for wider competing interests, as Egypt backs Burhan and the UAE backs Hemeti.

Meanwhile, is it a coincidence the USA stands to benefit from the upheaval? Plans for a Russian naval base in Sudan are now in jeopardy. But, whatever happens, it’s the Sudanese people that are losing the most with hundreds already killed.

Cartoon by Carlos Latuff

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TOO CURVY TO TEACH?

A New Jersey art teacher is being hounded out of her job for her Instagram posts. Parents say she looks too racy, and shouldn’t be doing it from class - while her defenders say it’s racism, and she can’t change her natural form. Judge for yourself.

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