Continued….Of note also is that Britain was a pioneer of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, and the descendants of slave traders still reap the benefits of their ancestors’ heinous acts. As recently as 2015, these slave trading families received compensation for the loss of their slaves. How many Africans who served under the dehumanizing conditions can say the same?
Sefu Sanni’s words are also a warning for the present. Neocolonialism remains deeply entrenched in Africa today, with key factors of production like land in the hands of a few, including British multinationals. With the recent influx of flowery language, including the non-apology from King Charles’ visit, it is a good time to remember oppression cedes nothing without a struggle.
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Sefu Sanni’s words are also a warning for the present. Neocolonialism remains deeply entrenched in Africa today, with key factors of production like land in the hands of a few, including British multinationals. With the recent influx of flowery language, including the non-apology from King Charles’ visit, it is a good time to remember oppression cedes nothing without a struggle.
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GUTTER TO GLORY OSIMHEN’S STORY
African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, is grabbing headlines again. European clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, are once more queuing up to sign the Nigerian superstar who helped Napoli win the Serie A league noscript last season.
It’s an incredible turnaround for the striker who was sweeping the streets of Lagos not that long ago. We went back to his home city to see where the amazing fairy tale began, and how his story inspires the young and old in his former neighbourhood.
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African Footballer of the Year, Victor Osimhen, is grabbing headlines again. European clubs, including Arsenal and Chelsea, are once more queuing up to sign the Nigerian superstar who helped Napoli win the Serie A league noscript last season.
It’s an incredible turnaround for the striker who was sweeping the streets of Lagos not that long ago. We went back to his home city to see where the amazing fairy tale began, and how his story inspires the young and old in his former neighbourhood.
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HOW EU FUNDS MIGRANT ‘DEATH CAMPS’ IN AFRICA
The EU is funding militias across Africa to do its dirty work and keep migrants away from its shores. This has led to the torture and painful death of Africans at home. Europe’s also been happy to work with war criminals to get its way in Africa, as well as use extortion tactics on African nations. Here’s a quick recap.
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The EU is funding militias across Africa to do its dirty work and keep migrants away from its shores. This has led to the torture and painful death of Africans at home. Europe’s also been happy to work with war criminals to get its way in Africa, as well as use extortion tactics on African nations. Here’s a quick recap.
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IS UGANDA’S ANTI-LGBTQ A FOREIGN IMPORT?
With Ghana’s parliament announcing its intent to pass an anti-gay bill by Christmas, the role of Western interests in this new wave of homophobia sweeping across Africa comes into question. Thus, we revisit this opinion piece we did about religious-sponsored homophobia, not homosexuality, being a Western export to Africa. Even today, groups such as Family Watch International have been fingered as lobbying for legislation criminalizing homosexuality from Uganda, Kenya and Ghana.
Supporters of Uganda’s tough anti-gay law said that the LGBTQ movement is a corrupting, non-African influence imposed by the West. But could the same actually be said for homophobia? Could it be a colonial import to the continent - with negative African attitudes towards homosexuals shaped and fostered by European teachings? And could modern-day Western influences be radicalising these attitudes?
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With Ghana’s parliament announcing its intent to pass an anti-gay bill by Christmas, the role of Western interests in this new wave of homophobia sweeping across Africa comes into question. Thus, we revisit this opinion piece we did about religious-sponsored homophobia, not homosexuality, being a Western export to Africa. Even today, groups such as Family Watch International have been fingered as lobbying for legislation criminalizing homosexuality from Uganda, Kenya and Ghana.
Supporters of Uganda’s tough anti-gay law said that the LGBTQ movement is a corrupting, non-African influence imposed by the West. But could the same actually be said for homophobia? Could it be a colonial import to the continent - with negative African attitudes towards homosexuals shaped and fostered by European teachings? And could modern-day Western influences be radicalising these attitudes?
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TEACH BELGIAN KIDS THE TRUTH ABOUT CONGO
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s speech on how Belgian schools not only fail to teach about what really happened in Congo during the colonial era, but erase the brutality and the crimes of the Belgian forces.
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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s speech on how Belgian schools not only fail to teach about what really happened in Congo during the colonial era, but erase the brutality and the crimes of the Belgian forces.
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NO JUSTICE FOR AFRICANS IN FLINT
After millions of dollars have been spent since the first criminal investigations into the Flint water crisis were launched seven years ago in the US state of Michigan, all of the cases were closed 2 November. This means no one is being held criminally responsible for what happened to the predominantly African people who live in the city of Flint. That includes 115 deaths, as well as cognitive and growth delays in children. The court decision follows the Michigan Supreme Court’s rejection of efforts to revive charges against former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder.
African Stream’s Salifu Mack shows us that what is happening in Flint is a microcosm of African people’s struggle for water rights around the world.
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After millions of dollars have been spent since the first criminal investigations into the Flint water crisis were launched seven years ago in the US state of Michigan, all of the cases were closed 2 November. This means no one is being held criminally responsible for what happened to the predominantly African people who live in the city of Flint. That includes 115 deaths, as well as cognitive and growth delays in children. The court decision follows the Michigan Supreme Court’s rejection of efforts to revive charges against former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder.
African Stream’s Salifu Mack shows us that what is happening in Flint is a microcosm of African people’s struggle for water rights around the world.
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FANCY A BANANA BEER?
Let’s make banana beer. Africans were using locally available crops to brew beer long before Europeans introduced their own techniques, but East Africans stand out in this respect. Their traditional beer is made with bananas. We travelled to Rwanda to find out how urwagwa - a local blend of crushed bananas - is made.
Let’s make banana beer. Africans were using locally available crops to brew beer long before Europeans introduced their own techniques, but East Africans stand out in this respect. Their traditional beer is made with bananas. We travelled to Rwanda to find out how urwagwa - a local blend of crushed bananas - is made.
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WEST FUNDS CENTRAL AFRICAN REBELS
The Central African Republic (CAR) is part of a growing wave of former French colonies that have recently expelled French troops.
According to a CAR-based radio station, Lengo Songo, the United States and France have been funding armed group Union for Peace (UPC), which has been reported as destabilising the country. The radio station says the CAR government arrested a UPC member, ‘Ben Afra,’ who is alleged to have been in contact with a French intelligence agent, Stéphane Granier. The Frenchman was charged with funding and coordinating UPC activities, Lengo Songo reports.
The Central African Republic is one of the most resource-rich countries in the world, producing diamonds, oil, gold and uranium. AZO Mining, a trade publication, says the following resources have yet to be obtained in the CAR, due to unavailable production infrastructure: Quartz, copper, iron ore, uranium, kyanite, lignite, graphite, ilmenite, manganese, monazite, rutile, salt and tin.
The Central African Republic (CAR) is part of a growing wave of former French colonies that have recently expelled French troops.
According to a CAR-based radio station, Lengo Songo, the United States and France have been funding armed group Union for Peace (UPC), which has been reported as destabilising the country. The radio station says the CAR government arrested a UPC member, ‘Ben Afra,’ who is alleged to have been in contact with a French intelligence agent, Stéphane Granier. The Frenchman was charged with funding and coordinating UPC activities, Lengo Songo reports.
The Central African Republic is one of the most resource-rich countries in the world, producing diamonds, oil, gold and uranium. AZO Mining, a trade publication, says the following resources have yet to be obtained in the CAR, due to unavailable production infrastructure: Quartz, copper, iron ore, uranium, kyanite, lignite, graphite, ilmenite, manganese, monazite, rutile, salt and tin.
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From the desperate plight of refugees in war-torn Sudan to the mystical beauty of an ancient town in eastern Mauritania, here is our weekly photo dump
1. El-Gouna, Egypt - Sudanese actress Siran Riak raises awareness of the internationally neglected war in Sudan during the 6th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.
2. New York, United States - Diplomats discuss a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza on the sidelines of the UN Security Council. So far all resolutions calling for a halt in the fighting have been vetoed by the US.
3. Kakamega, Kenya - Locals and tourists watch the traditional annual bullfights.
4. Simon’s Town, South Africa - A firefighter battles a mountain blaze as it moves towards nearby suburbs.
5. Tunis, Tunisia - A child holds a banner calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, during a demonstration in front of the US Embassy.
1. El-Gouna, Egypt - Sudanese actress Siran Riak raises awareness of the internationally neglected war in Sudan during the 6th edition of the El Gouna Film Festival.
2. New York, United States - Diplomats discuss a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza on the sidelines of the UN Security Council. So far all resolutions calling for a halt in the fighting have been vetoed by the US.
3. Kakamega, Kenya - Locals and tourists watch the traditional annual bullfights.
4. Simon’s Town, South Africa - A firefighter battles a mountain blaze as it moves towards nearby suburbs.
5. Tunis, Tunisia - A child holds a banner calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, during a demonstration in front of the US Embassy.
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6. Marrakesh, Morocco - Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita, shares a laugh with Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, during the sixth session of the Arab-Russian Cooperation Forum.
7. Dortmund, Germany - Protesters outside a district court stand with posters of 16-year-old Senegalese refugee, Mouhamed Drame, who was fatally shot by police at a youth welfare facility last year.
8. London, United Kingdom - Demonstrators gather at the UK’s Home Office, against plans to deport immigrants to Rwanda.
7. Dortmund, Germany - Protesters outside a district court stand with posters of 16-year-old Senegalese refugee, Mouhamed Drame, who was fatally shot by police at a youth welfare facility last year.
8. London, United Kingdom - Demonstrators gather at the UK’s Home Office, against plans to deport immigrants to Rwanda.
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9. Gedaref, Sudan - Refugees arrive in the country’s east in search of safety after fleeing Wad Madani in Jazira state. The city’s been taken over by General Hemedti’s Rapid Support Forces. The eight-month civil war has killed 12,190 people and displaced 5.4-million internally. Another 1.3-million have fled abroad, according to the UN.
10. Oualata, Mauritania - Local Mohamed Baty, poses for a picture in the courtyard of his traditional house. The ancient town Oualata is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and served important caravan trade routes that began crossing the Sahara in the 12th century.
10. Oualata, Mauritania - Local Mohamed Baty, poses for a picture in the courtyard of his traditional house. The ancient town Oualata is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and served important caravan trade routes that began crossing the Sahara in the 12th century.
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WHY ESWATINI STILL EXISTS PART 1
How did tiny Eswatini avoid annexation?
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CHRISTIANITY: WHITE MAN’S RELIGION?
Christianity has a long history in Africa that predates any European nation docking on African shores. The ancient Egyptian Coptic Church, as well as Ethiopia’s Orthodox Church, which had both started by 1 AD, are some of the oldest Christian centres in the world. The assertion that Christianity is a white religion is neither historically accurate nor theologically correct. Let us know in the comments what you think: is Christianity just another case of appropriation?
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Christianity has a long history in Africa that predates any European nation docking on African shores. The ancient Egyptian Coptic Church, as well as Ethiopia’s Orthodox Church, which had both started by 1 AD, are some of the oldest Christian centres in the world. The assertion that Christianity is a white religion is neither historically accurate nor theologically correct. Let us know in the comments what you think: is Christianity just another case of appropriation?
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WEAPONISING ANTI-SEMITISM
Accusations of ‘anti-Semitism’ lodged against revolutionary African people in the Americas have been plentiful in the last century. Listen to the breakdown in this 6 November 2018 video by Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam. You might be surprised by some of the names on the list. We know we were.
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Accusations of ‘anti-Semitism’ lodged against revolutionary African people in the Americas have been plentiful in the last century. Listen to the breakdown in this 6 November 2018 video by Minister Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Nation of Islam. You might be surprised by some of the names on the list. We know we were.
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