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African families and neighbors of different faiths celebrating Christmas together in unity, sharing meals and joy - embodying Ubuntu, interfaith harmony, and communal spirit across diverse cultures.

The Unifying Spirit of an African Christmas: Faith, Family, and Ubuntu

By Farhia Noor As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting with gratitude – not merely on the work we accomplish, but on...

Africa's Awakening: When the Giant Remembers Itself

Opinion4 months ago

Africa’s Awakening: When the Giant Remembers Itself

By Daki Nkanyane There are moments in history when a continent doesn’t “rise” – it remembers. Africa stands at precisely such a threshold today. For years,...

African youth, entrepreneurs, and elders shaping a future defined by resilience, innovation, and self-determined narratives—challenging outdated global perceptions of the continent.

Opinion5 months ago

How the World Misreads Africa – And What Africans Have Always Known

By Farhia Noor The older I get, the more certain I become of one inconvenient truth: the world doesn’t misunderstand Africa by accident. It misunderstands Africa...

A Diaspora View of Africa5 months ago

The Spread of the African Diaspora

By Gregory Simpkins I am a volunteer contributor to the William O. Lockridge Foundation in Washington, DC, which seeks to inform young people in the less...

Diverse African youth using smartphones and cameras to tell their own stories online

Opinion7 months ago

Who Tells Africa’s Story – and Who Gets to Shape Its Future?

By Dishant Shah For decades, the world’s understanding of Africa has been shaped not by Africans, but by distant cameras, foreign correspondents, and outdated tropes. The...

Map of Chad in Africa showing its central location, bordered by Libya, Sudan, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Nigeria, and Niger, with key features like Lake Chad and N'Djamena

Opinion7 months ago

Chad: Africa’s Overlooked Gem in the Heart of the Continent

By Des H Rikhotso In a world where headlines often spotlight conflict and crisis, the story of Chad – a vast, resilient nation at the crossroads...

Africa Day 2025: Celebrating Africa’s Rich Heritage, Diversity, and Unity

Opinion11 months ago

Happy Africa Day! Honoring a Continent of Diversity, Culture, and Beauty

By Mark-Anthony Johnson An Africa Day Timeline: 1963 – 2025 Africa Day – formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day – marks the...

Opinion12 months ago

What Does It Mean to Be African Today?

By Dishant Shah From the bustling streets of Nairobi to the electrifying beats of Lagos’s music festivals, and the vibrant marketplaces of Accra, Africa pulses with...

Rewriting Africa's Narrative: Celebrating Innovation, Opportunity, and Resilience

Opinion1 year ago

Rewriting Africa’s Narrative: Celebrating Innovation, Opportunity, and Resilience

By Dishant Shah Africa is often portrayed through a narrow lens in the global media – focused on poverty, conflict, and instability. But this is far...

A Diaspora View of Africa2 years ago

Is Africa Becoming a Dominant Force?

By Gregory Simpkins I recently came across an intriguing headline in the New York Times: “The World Is Becoming More African.” The point being made is...

Eastern Caribbean leaders support efforts to posthumously exonerate Pan-Africanism hero, Marcus Garvey

Life4 years ago

Eastern Caribbean leaders support efforts to posthumously exonerate Pan-Africanism hero, Marcus Garvey

Leaders of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have agreed to co-sign a letter being sent to United States President Joe Biden as they announced...