Tag: africa
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What it means when white guys are “crate digging” through Africa’s pop music archives » Legendary UK Radio DJ, the late John Peel used to play Zimbabwe’s The Bhundu Boys… more ›
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The Imperialist People’s Republic of Africa? » BEIJING – A few months ago, a New York Times magazine cover was emblazoned with the question “Is China the World’s New Colonial… more ›
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The sound of young urban Africa is set to take over the world’s pop charts » London has long been one of the world’s most influential pop culture centers, particularly… more ›
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An insider's guide to Addis Ababa: Car crashes, coffee and contemporary art » In five words Traditional, hybrid, laid-back, power, spice Sound of the city? This cacophony of sounds is… more ›
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Ancient city found in Ethiopia sheds new light on country’s history » Archaeologists have uncovered an ancient, forgotten city in Ethiopia once thought to be the home of giants. The… more ›
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An ancient Islamic city has been found under an Ethiopian town where local lore spoke of giants » The residents of Harlaa, a small town in eastern Ethiopia, have always… more ›
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Is China the World’s New Colonial Power? » Every weekday before dawn, a morning migration takes place near the desert on Africa’s southwestern coast. more ›
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Germany moves to atone for 'forgotten genocide' in Namibia » Berlin discusses possible reparation payments over massacre of tens of thousands of people in early years of 20th century It… more ›
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The forgotten genocide » Throughout this month, the global community unites to remember the systematic slaughter of six million Jews and an estimated 11 million other victims under the Nazi… more ›