Kwame Nkrumah and Israel
Israel projected itself as a plucky postcolonial nation. Many African nations and leaders bought into it. Israel's occupation of the Sinai in 1967 changed that.
Independence Day
Botswana: African miracle or African mirage?
Botswana is usually held up as an exception on the African continent for good economic and political governance. Is this a fair assessment?
The Legend of John Chilembwe
Despite official neglect, the memory of Chilembwe, a resistance leader, lives on as a symbol of courage and sacrifice in Malawi.
Sierra Leone Independence Day
Freedom Day in South Africa. Togo Independence Day. And Sierra Leone’s 51st Independence Day. That’s all
Kenya Independence Day
Three Kenyan videos to remember today’s Independence Day. Three popular tunes for our Independence meme. A
Independence day in Zambia
That’s today. Other than Chiluba’s shoes, Sata’s anti-China rants (he’s stopped for now), Alexandra Fuller’s books
Independence Day in Equatorial Guinea
Equatoguineans may not have much to celebrate on independence day: They've been free from colonialism since 1968, but the current ruler has been in power since 1979.
Independence Day in Uganda
Ugandans may not have much to celebrate under President Yoweri Museveni's now 25 year rule, but the music must go on.
Lesotho’s Independence Day
Even though music in Lesotho is dominated by its South African neighbors, there are local genres and artists which have managed to fare well commercially.
Independence Day in Guinea
Since we’re back to our Independence Day meme, yesterday was Guinea-Conakry’s day. (Yes, Sean’s fault again.)
August 1, Benin
Maybe not the most popular artist in Benin today, but the country’s independence day is a
July 26, Liberia
The oldest republic in Africa, Liberia–formed in 1847–celebrates its independence today. Chances are Dumyarea, the song we
June 26th, Madagascar
Today is the 51st anniversary of Malagasi independence. Things could have been better for its citizens.
June 25th, Mozambican Independence
In celebrating Mozambican independence day, we made a list of the most popular music videos in mid-2011.
March 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZg18qsycBk It’s late already, but it is still March 6: Ghana Independence Day. Dutch rapper Kno’Ledge
Ivorian independence
Côte d'Ivoire is turning 50 -- it became independent on August 7, 1960 -- and my Ivorian friend doesn't feel eager to celebrate.