Search Results for: Diaspora
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I am a self-hating member of the Afro-Diaspora. And Proud.
Another day, another “˜Africa rising’ type e-zine pings its way into my inbox. Just as my mouse picks it up and places it in its proper ... -
Faith and Development in Africa: A new perspective on Diaspora Engagement? – By Dele Meiji Fatunla
The importance of faith and religious observance amongst African and African diaspora communities was the impetus for a conference held last week by “˜Africa-UK’ – a ... -
Religion and Diaspora: African Migrants’ Religious Networks in Britain and Europe – By Dr Joel Cabrita
In Europe (and Britain) religion is often thought to be in terminal decline. Yet, the fact is that African Christians and Muslims increasingly occupy a prominent ... -
Will London 2012 Awaken the African Diaspora’s Consciousness? – By Kenneth Umeh
If you don’t know the story of Mo Farah now, you almost certainly will the day after the 5,000 metres Olympic final on Saturday 11th August. ... -
Does the Diaspora need its own small business fund? – Dele Meiji Fatunla
Whether it’s small restaurants, import-export business or a mom and pop corner shop, immigrants and Diasporas have a knack for running businesses, often out of necessity, ... -
What does the rise of the far right in Europe mean for Africa’s Diaspora?
Francois Hollande’s victory in France’s recent Presidential election may have dampened the focus on the stubborn rise in support for France’s far-right Front National and its ... -
London elections: What’s in it for diasporans and does anybody care? – By Dele Meiji Fatunla
The race to secure the office of Mayor of London for the next four years is on, but does anyone care about a competition that appears ... -
Okonjo-Iweala: A Diasporan abandoning ship or flying the flag for Africa? – By Dele Meiji Fatunla
There is perhaps no greater totem of the diaspora’s potential to transform Africa than Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. It is no great surprise ... -
Are Diaspora Bonds Worth the Risk for Diaspora Africans? – By Dele Meiji Fatunla
The perennial worry of migrant producing states has always been that their emigrating populations have left for good, taking their skills, labor and crucially income (taxable ... -
Diary: Somali diaspora under the spotlight- Business as Usual/Cash and Compassion – By Magnus Taylor
Two Somalia-focused events took place in over the last 10 days hot-on-the-heels of the London-Somalia Conference, the outcomes of which have been discussed in some detail ...