An exploration of the connections between modern-day Africa and its history.
In this piece, Dr. Olufunmilayo Arewa (Law Professor, University of California, Irvine), argues that “borrowing may become appropriation when it reinforces historically exploitative relationships or deprives African countries of opportunities […]
“I voted on April 27, 1994, the second of the four days of voting, and I chose to vote in Natal to show the people of that divided province […]
Kwame Nkrumah, an Africanist and first president of Ghana, inspired his generation and continues to inspire Africanists worldwide decades after his demise. His ideals have inspired another Africanist, Prof Jacob […]
In this post, University of KwaZulu-Natal scholar Christopher Merrett continues his reflections on controversial yet remarkable historical figures in South Africa, focusing also on their significance today. This post expounds […]
by Cilas Kemedjio
I was struck by the massive presence of NGOs in Haiti. Shortly after the 2010 earthquake, Former Alaskan Governor and US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin visited Haiti with a […]
Yet another June 16?
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A formidable day in the history of a country still grappling with a painful past, a rather uncertain present, but for many a promising […]
UCT Students, and staff march for Transformation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPlaz7euemM
by Akosua Adomako Ampofo
This past year I have been a Visiting Scholar at Concordia University (CUI) in Irvine, California. CUI […]
Recently, The CIHA Blog posted two reflections from our conference on Biafra/the Nigerian Civil War: The Problem of How to Enact Diakonia: The World Council of Churches and the Nigerian […]
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