Hope after liberation
A portrait of South Sudan’s unfinished journey, where political sacrifice meets everyday survival, and the burden of memory contends with the quiet power of continuity.
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Sinners and ancestors
Ryan Coogler’s latest film is more than a vampire fable — it’s a bridge between Black American history and African audiences hungry for connection, investment, and storytelling rooted in shared struggle.
Return the gods
The founder of a digital archive of African deities explains the motivation behind its creation.
When Rex Tillerson toured some of Africa’s “shithole” countries
Right before he was fired, outgoing US Secretary of State visited six African countries. Here's why.
The worst habits of American journalism
An open letter addressed to Jeff Fager, Executive Producer of the American TV news program, 60 Minutes, over its reporting of Africa and Africans.
All your faves are problematic
A brief history of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, stanning and the trap of #blackgirlmagic.
Eritrea’s diplomatic offensive?
An US congressional delegation to Eritrea — the first in 14 years — which included Ilhan Omar, got little attention in mainstream media. Why?
Sudan’s doctors treating the political ailments of the nation
As Sudanese continue to chant “Just fall, that is all” against the regime, doctors pay a hefty price for standing with them.
A brief history of five elections in Angola
The specter of Angola's 1992 elections continues to impact the country's democratic process.
War and no peace in Southern Cameroons
The longue duree of the conflict in the Southern Cameroons, the rise of the current Ambazonian movement, as well as the dismal prospects for conflict resolution.
Appel à candidature
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Announcing: The Africa Is a Country Fellowship
Apply now to become an AIAC Fellow. Read here for details.
Davido’s jacket
Davido’s appearance at 'Amapiano’s biggest concert' turned a night of celebration into a study in Afrophobia, fandom, and the fragile borders of South African cultural nationalism.
Outside the field of African art
Asking whether white people should curate African art anymore, may be outdated. Instead we should ask: what is African art now and does the category matter anymore?
The Queering Slavery Working Group
This tumblr focuses on reading, researching, and writing histories of intimacy, sex, and sexuality during Atlantic slave period.
How Indian cinema shaped East Africa’s urban culture
The 60s, 70s, and 80s are often described as the Golden Age of Indian cinema and Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu had a large number of cinemas devoted to showing films made in Bombay.
Beyond independence
The post-colonial settlement has left Africa vulnerable to conflict, external pressure, and intellectual dependency. What comes next?
The Pearl of the Indian Ocean
Exploring the different neighborhoods within Mogadishu raises the question: who is this city really for?
The most interesting bits
Kaleidoscope magazine has done an "Africa" issue; it wants to walk a fine line between identity politics and universalism.