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ANCIENT EGYPTIANS WERE BLACK!
There’s a strong sense of denial that dark-skinned Africans contributed to ancient Egypt's great civilisation and accomplishments. But, in history books and in films, the original story of ancient Egyptians has remained in dispute. Mainstream scholars reject that Egypt was either a white civilization or a Black civilization, maintaining that applying notions of race is anachronistic. Meanwhile, Netflix's recent docudrama, "Queen Cleopatra," depicted the ancient Egyptian ruler as Black, causing an uproar as some Egyptians complained the feature appropriates their culture and rewrites their history. Well, this myth originates from colonial Egyptologists who argued that ancient Egypt was "Aryan" and therefore dominated nearby nations that were seen as "Negro." According to Dr Muhammad Arabi, it's very important to push back and to acknowledge all of Egypt's history. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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There’s a strong sense of denial that dark-skinned Africans contributed to ancient Egypt's great civilisation and accomplishments. But, in history books and in films, the original story of ancient Egyptians has remained in dispute. Mainstream scholars reject that Egypt was either a white civilization or a Black civilization, maintaining that applying notions of race is anachronistic. Meanwhile, Netflix's recent docudrama, "Queen Cleopatra," depicted the ancient Egyptian ruler as Black, causing an uproar as some Egyptians complained the feature appropriates their culture and rewrites their history. Well, this myth originates from colonial Egyptologists who argued that ancient Egypt was "Aryan" and therefore dominated nearby nations that were seen as "Negro." According to Dr Muhammad Arabi, it's very important to push back and to acknowledge all of Egypt's history. Let us know what you think in the comments.
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MALEMA: 'NO TO FOREIGN MILITARY BASES IN AFRICA'
The African continent has in the last two decades seen a proliferation of foreign military bases, a phenomenon that some stakeholders say puts the security and sovereignty of the continent at risk. Here is Julius Malema, president of South Africa's pan-Africanist political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, sharing this view at an EFF Diplomatic Breakfast in August. Hear what he had to say about why Africa needs to kick out all foreign forces.
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The African continent has in the last two decades seen a proliferation of foreign military bases, a phenomenon that some stakeholders say puts the security and sovereignty of the continent at risk. Here is Julius Malema, president of South Africa's pan-Africanist political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, sharing this view at an EFF Diplomatic Breakfast in August. Hear what he had to say about why Africa needs to kick out all foreign forces.
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From protests over an economic crisis in Ghana to elections in Eswatini, Africa's last remaining absolute monarchy, here’s our weekly photo dump.
Accra, Ghana - A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest over the country’s worsening economic woes. Protests were organised by opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Naples, Italy - Speculation’s rife Napoli’s Nigerian super-striker, Victor Osimhen, will leave the Italian side after a video surfaced on the club’s account mocking him for missing a penalty.
Niamey, Niger - Protesters continue to demand the withdrawal of French troops from their army base in the capital. President Macron says they’ll be pulled out by the end of the year.
Mediterranean Sea - 78 migrants are rescued in international waters by Spanish NGO Open Arms. They Included people from Sudan, Eritrea, Palestine, Guinea, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Ghana, Egypt, Chad, Senegal and Mali.
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Accra, Ghana - A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest over the country’s worsening economic woes. Protests were organised by opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC)
Naples, Italy - Speculation’s rife Napoli’s Nigerian super-striker, Victor Osimhen, will leave the Italian side after a video surfaced on the club’s account mocking him for missing a penalty.
Niamey, Niger - Protesters continue to demand the withdrawal of French troops from their army base in the capital. President Macron says they’ll be pulled out by the end of the year.
Mediterranean Sea - 78 migrants are rescued in international waters by Spanish NGO Open Arms. They Included people from Sudan, Eritrea, Palestine, Guinea, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Ghana, Egypt, Chad, Senegal and Mali.
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Continued...weekly photo dump
Monrovia, Liberia - Commuters drive through a busy intersection under a campaign billboard for Liberia President George Weah ahead of next week’s general election.
New York, United States - The United Nations Security Council authorises the deployment of a controversial Kenyan-led security force to Haiti to tackle gang violence.
Vatican City - Faithful from South Sudan gather as archbishop of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Mulla, is made a cardinal.
Dakar, Senegal - Followers of Muslim Mouride brotherhood hold a ceremony celebrating the prayer that founder Cheikh Amadou Bamba performed at sea when exiled to Gabon by the French.
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Monrovia, Liberia - Commuters drive through a busy intersection under a campaign billboard for Liberia President George Weah ahead of next week’s general election.
New York, United States - The United Nations Security Council authorises the deployment of a controversial Kenyan-led security force to Haiti to tackle gang violence.
Vatican City - Faithful from South Sudan gather as archbishop of Juba in South Sudan, Stephen Mulla, is made a cardinal.
Dakar, Senegal - Followers of Muslim Mouride brotherhood hold a ceremony celebrating the prayer that founder Cheikh Amadou Bamba performed at sea when exiled to Gabon by the French.
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Cairo, Egypt - Ahead of December elections, supporters of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi wave national flags during a rally at Cairo University in Giza.
Lobamba, Eswatini - A voter wearing traditional Emahiya clothes casts his ballot during parliamentary elections. Eswaitini remains Africa’s last absolute monarchy.
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Cairo, Egypt - Ahead of December elections, supporters of Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi wave national flags during a rally at Cairo University in Giza.
Lobamba, Eswatini - A voter wearing traditional Emahiya clothes casts his ballot during parliamentary elections. Eswaitini remains Africa’s last absolute monarchy.
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CAN YOU PRONOUNCE OUAGADOUGOU?
It’s time to test your knowledge of the African continent!
We headed to the streets of Kenya armed with our shillings and questions, and as usual bumped into some bright sparks. See if you too can crack our latest brainteasers
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It’s time to test your knowledge of the African continent!
We headed to the streets of Kenya armed with our shillings and questions, and as usual bumped into some bright sparks. See if you too can crack our latest brainteasers
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END OF THE ROAD FOR NIGERIA'S PUPPET PRESIDENT?
Following the failure of his multiple attempts to invade Niger at the behest of France and the USA, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu appears to be at the end of the road, courtesy of some legal trouble in the United States.
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Following the failure of his multiple attempts to invade Niger at the behest of France and the USA, Nigerian president Bola Tinubu appears to be at the end of the road, courtesy of some legal trouble in the United States.
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CUT THE CHECK!
During the Socialist Horizons conference held on September 2 in Atlanta (USA) Eugene Puryear, host of Breakthrough News (@btnews), was asked what he thought about reparations for African people in the United States. His solution was simple: Cut the check.
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During the Socialist Horizons conference held on September 2 in Atlanta (USA) Eugene Puryear, host of Breakthrough News (@btnews), was asked what he thought about reparations for African people in the United States. His solution was simple: Cut the check.
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AMERICA’S HYPOCRISY EXPOSED
Nigeria celebrated its 63rd independence anniversary from British colonial rule on 1 October. In this 1996 interview with US news programme, “60 Minutes,” Louis Farrakhan exposed and challenged US hypocrisy in judging Nigeria. The Nation of Islam leader said Nigeria is a young nation working to overcome its challenges. Hence, he added, it does not need the United States to lecture it on how to run its affairs.
He questioned the United States’ moral authority to impose governance on African nations. He criticised the United States for disregarding its own past atrocities, such as the atomic bombing of two Japanese cities—Hiroshima and Nagasaki—and the genocide against indigenous peoples. He challenged the portrayal of Nigeria as the world’s most corrupt nation and called for an end to hypocritical moralising.
Nigeria celebrated its 63rd independence anniversary from British colonial rule on 1 October. In this 1996 interview with US news programme, “60 Minutes,” Louis Farrakhan exposed and challenged US hypocrisy in judging Nigeria. The Nation of Islam leader said Nigeria is a young nation working to overcome its challenges. Hence, he added, it does not need the United States to lecture it on how to run its affairs.
He questioned the United States’ moral authority to impose governance on African nations. He criticised the United States for disregarding its own past atrocities, such as the atomic bombing of two Japanese cities—Hiroshima and Nagasaki—and the genocide against indigenous peoples. He challenged the portrayal of Nigeria as the world’s most corrupt nation and called for an end to hypocritical moralising.
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Continued…Parallels can be drawn with recent events, as the West expects Africa to toe its geopolitical line on the war in Ukraine. They want Africans to forget that the United States and its allies bombed Libya, and invaded Iraq and Afghanistan.
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DRC DEMANDS FAIR SHARE
DRC wants to re-negotiate a cobalt and copper mining deal with China worth billions of dollars. The Congo government believes the current agreement is one-sided and has seen Chinese firms pick up the strategic raw materials at undervalued prices. It’s now demanding compensation and greater control over mining operations.
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DRC wants to re-negotiate a cobalt and copper mining deal with China worth billions of dollars. The Congo government believes the current agreement is one-sided and has seen Chinese firms pick up the strategic raw materials at undervalued prices. It’s now demanding compensation and greater control over mining operations.
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