Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I Became Black in America
Adichie speaks on the meaning of blackness, sexism in Nigeria, and whether the current feminist movement leaves out black women.
Africa’s Mighty Baobabs
Sub-Saharan Africa's iconic baobab trees are experiencing die-offs at an alarming rate. What makes these distinctive trees so unique?
The Lost Kingdom of Kush
A handful of archaeological sites and the written language Meroitic are all that remains of the Kingdom of Kush, located in what is now Sudan.
Why is the US Military Occupying Bases Across Africa?
The U.S. occupation of Africa has become self-justifying. The U.S. military now must stay in Africa to protect the interests of the U.S. military in Africa.
Liberia: A Primer
Liberia, named for liberty in 1824, has had a rough go of it since being colonized by African-Americans settled there by the American Colonization Society.
The Long History of African Immigrants in Spain
Despite what current nationalist trends might suggest, there is a long history of African influence in Spain.
#TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou: Hashtag Counterattacks to Racist Stereotypes
What do Americans visualize when they hear “Africa”? Can a hashtag change all of that? #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou
The Decline of Malnutrition: How The World Eats Now
There are still strides to be made in nutrition development.
The Golden Age of Timbuktu
Even now, in the age of Google Maps, its name is synonymous with the unknown edges of the world: welcome to Timbuktu.