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Astute African Architecture
At a time when we’re all told to live more sustainably, traditional African architecture has been ticking that box for centuries.
We look at some typical homes designed and built in harmony with their environment.
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At a time when we’re all told to live more sustainably, traditional African architecture has been ticking that box for centuries.
We look at some typical homes designed and built in harmony with their environment.
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African-American Celebrities Are Discovering Their African Ancestry, Can You Guess?
Africa and the diaspora are pulling closer. African-American celebrities are discovering their African ancestry thanks to DNA tests. We thought it’d be fun to try and guess what part of our continent, exactly, some of the biggest names on the planet originate from. Join in as we reason out our conclusions, and let us know in the comments what you think!
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Africa and the diaspora are pulling closer. African-American celebrities are discovering their African ancestry thanks to DNA tests. We thought it’d be fun to try and guess what part of our continent, exactly, some of the biggest names on the planet originate from. Join in as we reason out our conclusions, and let us know in the comments what you think!
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How Religion Was Used To Brainwash Africans
Racism is as simple as black and white - or Black and White. White people aren’t the colour white, nor Black people black. But as activist and ex-AU ambassador to the US Arikana Chihombori explains, the terms ‘Black’ and ‘White’ are loaded with colonial values, brought to the continent by European missionaries. We were never Black, we were - we are - Africans!
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Racism is as simple as black and white - or Black and White. White people aren’t the colour white, nor Black people black. But as activist and ex-AU ambassador to the US Arikana Chihombori explains, the terms ‘Black’ and ‘White’ are loaded with colonial values, brought to the continent by European missionaries. We were never Black, we were - we are - Africans!
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Ruto Ramps Up De-Dollar Drive
Kenya’s president is ramping up calls for de-dollarisation.
On his visit to Djibouti, William Ruto again urged African countries to trade in local currencies.
It could have many benefits for the continent and reflects a wider global trend.
BRICS members are expected to issue updates on a potential new currency this summer, while Saudi Arabia is considering selling oil to China in Yuan, undermining the Petrodollar.
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Kenya’s president is ramping up calls for de-dollarisation.
On his visit to Djibouti, William Ruto again urged African countries to trade in local currencies.
It could have many benefits for the continent and reflects a wider global trend.
BRICS members are expected to issue updates on a potential new currency this summer, while Saudi Arabia is considering selling oil to China in Yuan, undermining the Petrodollar.
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Wisdom From Africa
More African proverbs that have stood the test of time.
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More African proverbs that have stood the test of time.
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We Want UNSC Voice
Kenya’s President Ruto wants greater representation of African countries at the UN Security Council. And says in its current form the organisation can’t tackle challenges faced by the Global South. It’s not hard to see why.
The UNSC has five permanent members - United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom - each with a veto on any resolution. It means most developing nations fail to get their voices heard on pressing international issues like war and natural disasters.
It also reflects an outdated UN that was formed when most of Africa was under colonial rule.
Ruto first raised the issue at the UN General Assembly last year and recently bent the ear of Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov.
The African leader’s latest push came while addressing Djibouti’s parliament. And as you’ll see in this clip, he got a big ovation.
Kenya’s President Ruto wants greater representation of African countries at the UN Security Council. And says in its current form the organisation can’t tackle challenges faced by the Global South. It’s not hard to see why.
The UNSC has five permanent members - United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom - each with a veto on any resolution. It means most developing nations fail to get their voices heard on pressing international issues like war and natural disasters.
It also reflects an outdated UN that was formed when most of Africa was under colonial rule.
Ruto first raised the issue at the UN General Assembly last year and recently bent the ear of Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov.
The African leader’s latest push came while addressing Djibouti’s parliament. And as you’ll see in this clip, he got a big ovation.
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Tunisia’s Favourite White Walker
Expect plenty of opinionated jokes and sarcasm - peppered with wise quotes and great vibes - as we launch our new series, Africa in 90 Seconds. Host Ahmed Ghoneim won’t be pulling his punches, as he delivers his personal takes, in his inimitable style, on all matters African.
In this debut episode, he takes a scathing look at what Tunisia’s president’s been up to - from reversing the country’s revolution, to inciting hatred against Black Africans. Even if you disagree with him, you’ll definitely be entertained!
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Expect plenty of opinionated jokes and sarcasm - peppered with wise quotes and great vibes - as we launch our new series, Africa in 90 Seconds. Host Ahmed Ghoneim won’t be pulling his punches, as he delivers his personal takes, in his inimitable style, on all matters African.
In this debut episode, he takes a scathing look at what Tunisia’s president’s been up to - from reversing the country’s revolution, to inciting hatred against Black Africans. Even if you disagree with him, you’ll definitely be entertained!
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Tupac: Educational Rap
Rap legend Tupac would have turned 52 today. So we’re going to celebrate with this ‘unplugged’ rendition of his classic ‘Keep Ya Head Up’ - performed in the intimate setting of a classroom of students.
And what an education the lyrics are. The song’s message - about respect for women and female empowerment - still packs a punch.
Tupac had a knack like no other for representing his community’s struggles, for giving a voice to marginalised African-Americans.
A true music revolutionary, he deserves not just to be remembered for his controversial death but also celebrated for his life and the passion of his lyrics and art.
Rest in power, brother.
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Rap legend Tupac would have turned 52 today. So we’re going to celebrate with this ‘unplugged’ rendition of his classic ‘Keep Ya Head Up’ - performed in the intimate setting of a classroom of students.
And what an education the lyrics are. The song’s message - about respect for women and female empowerment - still packs a punch.
Tupac had a knack like no other for representing his community’s struggles, for giving a voice to marginalised African-Americans.
A true music revolutionary, he deserves not just to be remembered for his controversial death but also celebrated for his life and the passion of his lyrics and art.
Rest in power, brother.
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Tupac On American Greed
We’ve already had a birthday rap (see our earlier post if you missed it!), so now let’s hear Tupac Shakur speak.
We’ve already had a birthday rap (see our earlier post if you missed it!), so now let’s hear Tupac Shakur speak.
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In this clip, he tears into American greed. His words ring as true today as they did three decades ago. He hammers home the absurdity and injustice of having billionaires buying jets and extra mansions when you still have people without homes or enough to eat.
America’s inequality divide runs mostly along racial lines, with African-Americans and other minorities being historically disadvantaged by the system. Tupac here also highlights America’s huge debt to its African-American community.
Tupac was brought up in a revolutionary home and was named after a Peruvian rebel who resisted the Spanish. His mother was involved with the Black Panther Party, an organisation that so threatened US capitalist interests, it triggered the full force of government. Tupac himself was involved in leftists politics, as a member of Baltimore’s Young Communist League.
His experiences shaped the messaging of his music, and his sincerity is what made hits like ‘Dear Mama’ and ‘Changes’ so powerful.
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In this clip, he tears into American greed. His words ring as true today as they did three decades ago. He hammers home the absurdity and injustice of having billionaires buying jets and extra mansions when you still have people without homes or enough to eat.
America’s inequality divide runs mostly along racial lines, with African-Americans and other minorities being historically disadvantaged by the system. Tupac here also highlights America’s huge debt to its African-American community.
Tupac was brought up in a revolutionary home and was named after a Peruvian rebel who resisted the Spanish. His mother was involved with the Black Panther Party, an organisation that so threatened US capitalist interests, it triggered the full force of government. Tupac himself was involved in leftists politics, as a member of Baltimore’s Young Communist League.
His experiences shaped the messaging of his music, and his sincerity is what made hits like ‘Dear Mama’ and ‘Changes’ so powerful.
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The Capital Of Black South Africa
On the morning of 16th June, 1976, over 20,000 students in Soweto township, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa, took to the streets to protest against the apartheid regime's education policy - in particular, the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction.
The students attempted march to Orlando stadium for a rally to register their displeasure, but they were confronted by heavily armed police officers and soldiers. After a brief standoff, police fired teargas and live ammunition on the peaceful march, killing at least 176 students and injuring nearly a thousand. Some estimates of the death toll are way higher.
On the morning of 16th June, 1976, over 20,000 students in Soweto township, on the outskirts of Johannesburg, South Africa, took to the streets to protest against the apartheid regime's education policy - in particular, the introduction of Afrikaans as the medium of instruction.
The students attempted march to Orlando stadium for a rally to register their displeasure, but they were confronted by heavily armed police officers and soldiers. After a brief standoff, police fired teargas and live ammunition on the peaceful march, killing at least 176 students and injuring nearly a thousand. Some estimates of the death toll are way higher.
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Continued: The Capital Of Black South Africa
The students attempted march to Orlando stadium for a rally to register their displeasure, but they were confronted by heavily armed police officers and soldiers. After a brief standoff, police fired teargas and live ammunition on the peaceful march, killing at least 176 students and injuring nearly a thousand. Some estimates of the death toll are way higher.
The killings ignited a wave of protests that engulfed the whole country. The violence unleashed by the police, sent shockwaves across the globe, laying bare the brutality of the apartheid regime. The moment proved to be a turning point in the country's social and political landscape. The incident also put Soweto in the spotlight, as the epicentre of the struggle against apartheid. The township remained at the heart of the struggle until the collapse of the apartheid system in the early 1990s.
In recent years, it has been at the centre of the country's culture, fashion, film and music industries. African Stream pays a visit to this iconic township, to explore its past and present.
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The students attempted march to Orlando stadium for a rally to register their displeasure, but they were confronted by heavily armed police officers and soldiers. After a brief standoff, police fired teargas and live ammunition on the peaceful march, killing at least 176 students and injuring nearly a thousand. Some estimates of the death toll are way higher.
The killings ignited a wave of protests that engulfed the whole country. The violence unleashed by the police, sent shockwaves across the globe, laying bare the brutality of the apartheid regime. The moment proved to be a turning point in the country's social and political landscape. The incident also put Soweto in the spotlight, as the epicentre of the struggle against apartheid. The township remained at the heart of the struggle until the collapse of the apartheid system in the early 1990s.
In recent years, it has been at the centre of the country's culture, fashion, film and music industries. African Stream pays a visit to this iconic township, to explore its past and present.
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Sudan War Turns Racist
The governor of Sudan’s West Darfur region has been brutally murdered.
Abdallah Abkar was killed shortly after accusing the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group of committing 'genocide.'
He’d also raised fears that Arab tribes would attack African ones in the region.
Footage posted online appears to show his abduction by men wearing clothing similar to RSF uniforms.
The group is at war with the Sudanese Army which accuses them of the atrocity.
In turn, the RSF has blamed the army for inciting ethnic tensions and arming rival groups.
Darfur has a dark history linked to the RSF.
The paramilitary unit morphed out of Arab militias accused of atrocities against African tribes in the early 2000s.
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The governor of Sudan’s West Darfur region has been brutally murdered.
Abdallah Abkar was killed shortly after accusing the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group of committing 'genocide.'
He’d also raised fears that Arab tribes would attack African ones in the region.
Footage posted online appears to show his abduction by men wearing clothing similar to RSF uniforms.
The group is at war with the Sudanese Army which accuses them of the atrocity.
In turn, the RSF has blamed the army for inciting ethnic tensions and arming rival groups.
Darfur has a dark history linked to the RSF.
The paramilitary unit morphed out of Arab militias accused of atrocities against African tribes in the early 2000s.
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African Peace Mission Blasts Polish Treatment
Scandal has already hit Africa’s peace mission to Ukraine and Russia.
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa was forced to leave Warsaw airport without most of his security team.
They were held up for ten hours by Polish officials who claimed his men did not have permits for their weapons.
Female members of the delegation were subjected to strip searches, according to South Africa’s security chief Wally Rhode.
He's accused Polish authorities of being racist.
The delegation eventually boarded a train and headed to Kiev.
Ramaphosa leads the peace mission and is joined by counterparts from Zambia, Senegal, Congo-Brazzaville, Egypt and Uganda.
They are meeting Ukraine's President Zelensky today and Russia's Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Saturday.
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Scandal has already hit Africa’s peace mission to Ukraine and Russia.
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa was forced to leave Warsaw airport without most of his security team.
They were held up for ten hours by Polish officials who claimed his men did not have permits for their weapons.
Female members of the delegation were subjected to strip searches, according to South Africa’s security chief Wally Rhode.
He's accused Polish authorities of being racist.
The delegation eventually boarded a train and headed to Kiev.
Ramaphosa leads the peace mission and is joined by counterparts from Zambia, Senegal, Congo-Brazzaville, Egypt and Uganda.
They are meeting Ukraine's President Zelensky today and Russia's Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg on Saturday.
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Netflix Celebrates Yoruba
The new Netflix documentary ‘Bigger Than Africa‘ follows the transatlantic slave trade from West Africa to the US, Brazil and the Caribbean, in an exploration of Yoruba culture.
Within it, some gems are explained including: why the West African ethnic group does not turn the other cheek and how that inspired liberation struggles in Latin America and human rights movements across the world.
Director Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye said: "This film provides a fresh and innovative perspective into the history of our ancestors that isn't typically represented in mainstream Hollywood. My hope, is for this film to become a unifying documentary for all people of African descent irrespective of their countries. It’s a film that uniquely tells the stories of our commonalities rather than our differences."
Here's a clip to whet your appetite
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The new Netflix documentary ‘Bigger Than Africa‘ follows the transatlantic slave trade from West Africa to the US, Brazil and the Caribbean, in an exploration of Yoruba culture.
Within it, some gems are explained including: why the West African ethnic group does not turn the other cheek and how that inspired liberation struggles in Latin America and human rights movements across the world.
Director Toyin Ibrahim Adekeye said: "This film provides a fresh and innovative perspective into the history of our ancestors that isn't typically represented in mainstream Hollywood. My hope, is for this film to become a unifying documentary for all people of African descent irrespective of their countries. It’s a film that uniquely tells the stories of our commonalities rather than our differences."
Here's a clip to whet your appetite
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