Are China's Railway Projects in Africa a Repeat of Colonial History?
150 years of African railway history teaches that infrastructure without sovereignty is infrastructure without power
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Peter Cohen
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Colonial Era
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Are China's Railway Projects in Africa a Repeat of Colonial History?
150 years of African railway history teaches that infrastructure without sovereignty is infrastructure without power
By
Peter Cohen
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Combatants: A Memoir of the Bush War and the Press in Uganda by William Pike
Summary Combatants is a historical book that narrates the events during Obote 2’s rule, the bush war of the National Resistance Army (NRA), the war in the north, and
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Independence & Revolution
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Combatants: A Memoir of the Bush War and the Press in Uganda by William Pike
Summary Combatants is a historical book that narrates the events during Obote 2’s rule, the bush war of the National Resistance Army (NRA), the war in the north, and
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Culture & Identity
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Jo and Gwan: The Sacred Societies that Shaped Bamana Identity in Mali
In the heart of southern Mali, the Bamana (or Bambara) people once practised rituals that went far beyond simple ceremony. These were transformative acts, communal moments of profound significance that bound individuals to their communities and connected the living to the supernatural.
Ancient Kingdoms
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Book Review: A History of Bunyoro Kitara by A.R Dunbar
Summary As the title suggests, The History of Bunyoro Kitara narrates the story of Bunyoro Kitara from the rule of the gods through to independence—both for the kingdom and
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Destinations
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Why Uganda Is One of Africa’s Most Remarkable Travel Destinations
Often called “The Pearl of Africa,” Uganda is a country that quietly astonishes. It may not always top glossy travel lists, but those who visit quickly discover a destination overflowing
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Peter Cohen
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Black History
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The Rise and Fall of the Ancient Kongo Kingdom
We will discuss how the powerful kingdom came to be, the events that led to its downfall, and its cultural and historical relevance today.
Foreign Affairs
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FRANTIC EFFORTS—Why Zimbabwe Should Not Rejoin The ‘Imperialist’ Commonwealth
Of late, the mainstream local and global media have been inundated with the developments of Zimbabwe’s frenetic diplomatic attempts towards rejoining the much-vaunted Commonwealth of Nations, lending credence to
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The Insane Exploitation of Zimbabwe’s Lithium Riches Shows How Rotten Global Capitalism Is
With the unprecedented surge in the global demand for lithium, African countries find themselves at crossroads. On the one hand, they want to unlock the potential for value-beneficiation of their
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The Role of Language in the Preservation of African History
The world is inhabited by people who share different ideologies, values, languages and customs — differences that form our identity, and shape our understanding of who we are and how we
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