Society
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Ep 8: The Black Mediterranean
Camilla Hawthorne traces the history of Europe’s perceived border with Africa, from antiquity up to today’s mobilisation of second-gen migrants. Curated Conversations · Season ... -
Ep 7: EU-Africa “Cooperation” and its Discontents
Amanda Bisong examines the imbalances of Europe’s migration diplomacy and charts an alternative route ahead. Curated Conversations · Season 1, Episode 7: EU-Africa Cooperation ... -
Rocks in a hard place: Lalibela priests raise fears amid war and weather
Cracks are widening along Ethiopia’s ancient rock-hewn churches. Fighting has come perilously close, but rain is the bigger threat. For the past decade, Father ... -
Ep 6: Queer and Trans African Mobilities
B Camminga speaks of the hardship, struggle, resilience and hope of queer experiences of migration and displacement within and from Africa. Curated Conversations · ... -
Ep 5: Risk vs Reward: Migration to the Middle East from East Africa
Caroline Njuki, Dome Okuku Jagalo and Ayla Bonfiglio discuss the under-reported “Eastern Route” and ask why it is so perilous. Curated Conversations · Episode ... -
The grim realities of Western climate change discourse on Africa
Where do African peoples fit into Western narratives on climate change, if at all? The Atlantic’s “grim ironies” article provides a cautionary tale. As ... -
City lights, silent nights: Memories of hiding in Nairobi’s labyrinth
I can still recall my very first glimpse of Nairobi, its neon lights and deafening bustle. It returns to me with a tinge of ... -
Ep 4: Migration and Displacement in African Cities
Constant Cap, Rebecca Enobong Roberts and Taibat Lawanson examine the gaps in planning and policy around urban migration. Curated Conversations · Season 1, Episode ... -
Unlocking Medicine Access in Africa: The complementary role of online pharmacies and robust regulations
If the Pandemic exposed the continent’s healthcare infrastructure gaps, can online pharmacy platforms transform access to medicines? Despite global recognition of the importance of ... -
Pan-African responses to Europe’s restrictive immigration regime
As Europe pushes governments to restrict mobility, a new generation of thinkers are advancing new ideas of migration based on Pan-African ideals. Eight years ...
