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In rural East Africa, the feared phenomenon of “night running” describes individuals who, reportedly possessed, cause nocturnal havoc while naked. This taboo ritual, long stigmatized and linked to witchcraft, has been reinvented in the modern era. A researcher exploring Kenyan media discovered a fascinating shift after the year 2000. Journalist Tony Mochama co-opted the trope […]
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In “Sweet Thing,” a Cuban-born photographer turns a fragmented family history into a haunting visual meditation on slavery, memory, and identity. Sparked by a casual question at a family reunion in Belgium, the artist confronts how the transatlantic slave trade severed names, ties, and stories, making conventional genealogy nearly impossible. Since traditional records are largely […]
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Hollywood actors Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have been granted Guinean citizenship after DNA tests linked their ancestry to the West African country, marking a deeply symbolic homecoming. Welcomed with music, dance, and a private cultural ceremony in Conakry, the couple described the move as a meaningful step toward reconnecting with the African diaspora. Officials […]
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At 75, Kenyan-born British ceramicist Magdalene Odundo is enjoying a powerful creative and market resurgence, driven by renewed global interest in contemporary ceramics. Drawing on decades of study across ancient civilizations, African traditions, and philosophy, Odundo treats clay as both a spiritual conduit and an intellectual pursuit. Her distinctive, burnished vessels—often echoing the human form—have […]
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One of the most significant hurdles to growth across Africa’s food value chain lies in the inefficiencies inherent in traditional processes. Fragmented supply chains, limited access to real-time market information, and outdated farming techniques often lead to significant post-harvest losses and reduced profitability. Here, the emergence of digital platforms and agritech solutions is proving transformative. […]
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In a powerful moment of recognition and achievement, Dr. DeForest B. Soaries, Jr. – renowned faith leader, social innovator, and financial freedom advocate—received The International President’s Award of Excellence, presented by Elsie Cooke-Holmes, International President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., during the public program “At the Fortitude Rising: A Celebration of Resilience in the Pursuit […]
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On the anniversary of his kidnapping, the recovered story of David Henry White – a free Black American teenager who was enslaved on a Confederate warship for over 600 days during the US Civil War before dying in the 1864 Battle of Cherbourg and whose life has been misrepresented and unjustly appropriated for 150 years. […]
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The ILI-South African Centre for Excellence (ILI-SACE) is delighted to host a Gala in honor of Judge Ann Claire Williams (Ret.), who will be presented its inaugural ILI-SACE Lifetime Impact Award on Thursday October 17, 2024. The event will take place at Jones Day in Washington, DC. The ILI-SACE is a Johannesburg-based affiliate of the […]
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On April 1st, Judith Suminwa Tuluka took office as the new Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant milestone as the first woman to hold this prestigious position. A seasoned economist with deep ties to President Félix Tshisekedi and a rich background in international diplomacy and development, Tuluka steps into […]
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