Bamako photography biennale rises above conflict
Despite the constant threat of jihadist attacks, Bamako in Mali has once again successfully staged its African Biennale of Photography
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Fury over BoKaap gentrification attempt
Cape Town’s BoKaap Quarter is the traditional home to the city’s ‘Brown people’ and one of the most enduring cultural heritage sites in the country. …
On autopilot to nowhere
After winning the war for independence, Africa seems to have lost its mojo and, without a point of reference, seems to be drifting aimlessly. How can we regain the pre-independence spirit?
Why cultural change is so difficult
Ideas shape peoples and nations; and nations change only when the ideas that supported them also change. But as the case of the Igbo declaration …
Ending the cult of mediocrity
By Anver Versi The role of columnists in newspapers and other media is not only to comment on current issues but to tap into the …
Konza Technology City: The shop window to tomorrow’s Africa
Turnkey solutions bring together expertise, logistics and financing. Mathieu Glais tells us about the benefits and limitations.