Beginning of the Afro-Asian Spring?
As people of African descent renegotiate their status within the Atlantic space, it is vital that Africa’s new role with the emerging Afro-Asiatic world is also tackled head-on, writes Onyekachi Wambu.
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Africa’s open door for refugees
UK citizens have every right to question the motives of their government in offshoring its asylum responsibilities to Rwanda, but to question Rwanda’s capacity to care for refugees goes too far.
Tidjane Thiam – To win the world, use soft power
In an exclusive interview, leading financier Tidjane Thiam relates his vision of Africa and his belief in building more on the human capital of the continent.
Eritrean diaspora crippled by division
The Eritrean diaspora contains a number of groups opposed to the dictatorial regime of President Isaias Afwerki but internal differences have prevented any effective action. How can they be brought together?
Young global Africans – a powerful new force
The diaspora is pulsating with young people eager to contribute to the development of Africa. Esther Angonemi Ebimoghan and Richard Leigh examine who they are, where they live and what motivates them.
The serpent of racism wounded, not killed
Recalling the New Cross Fire, which killed several black teenagers in London 40 years ago, Clayton Goodwin wonders if all the good work done on community relations since is in danger of unravelling.