African Development

Glass Jaw Diplomacy and Thin Skinned Titans: Politics of the Whine and the Inability to Take a Counterpunch

Diplomatic earthquakes rarely strike without warning. But when they do, the aftershocks ripple across borders, ideologies, and history itself. This week, the U.S. made headlines by expelling South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, in a blaze of controversy that lays bare a simmering clash of narratives. At the heart of it? A fiery online lecture where […]

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Europe’s Stakes in the Ukraine War: The Ukraine-Africa Nexus/A Proxy War for Influence Beyond Borders

The EU’s support for Ukraine has often been portrayed as a fight to defend European sovereignty. However, analysts suggest the stakes extend far beyond Ukraine’s borders. The West’s determination to counter Russia is not solely about Kyiv’s survival, it’s also about curbing Moscow’s expanding influence in Africa, a continent increasingly seen as the next geopolitical

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Honoring Cheikh Anta Diop (December 28, 1923 – February 7, 1986): A Legacy of Reclamation and Renewal

The dialogue surrounding colonialism is not a relic of history but a vital compass guiding Africa’s journey toward empowerment, healing, and self-determination. As we honor the visionary scholar Cheikh Anta Diop—a champion of African unity, cultural pride, and scientific excellence—we recognize that confronting colonialism is not about dwelling in the past. It is about harnessing

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Holy Empires: The Disruption and Psychological Confusion of African Identities

Religion in Africa has often been intertwined with colonialism, imperialism and economic motives throughout history. Subsequently, it has left an ongoing disorientation and identity crises. Arguably, the progressive and natural evolution of African cultures and civilization has not been organic and to the most part, has been violently disrupted. Colonial powers frequently invoked religious rhetoric

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