Africa: African Studios Bring Culture and History to the World’s Biggest Games Fair
[RFI] Video game makers from around the globe have converged on Cologne for the annual Gamescom trade fair – the world’s largest gaming event, where new products are unveiled and investors connect with developers. Among the 1,500 exhibitors are a group…
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 22, 2025
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Africa: Disorder As Political Instrument – Lessons From Patrick Chabal’s Scholarship for Contemporary America
[African Arguments] I first encountered the work of Patrick Chabal in his book Africa Works: Disorder as Political Instrument, written with Jean-Pascal Daloz. I bought the book on a scorchingly hot afternoon in central Nairobi at the turn of the millen…
Africa: Weapons – a Slick, Sinister Fairy Tale for the Modern Age That Goes Beyond Expectations
[Daily Maverick] It may fumble its final moments but Weapons builds on the successes of filmmaker Zach Cregger’s previous effort Barbarian, harnessing many of the same techniques to create a more sophisticated, polished and consistently engrossing horr…
West Africa: TikTok’s Online Wild Meat Sellers – Study Finds Endangered Species On Offer in West Africa
[The Conversation Africa] In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for its taste, cultural traditions, and as a source of income for those who sell it.
Africa: What to Know About Mercator World Map That ‘Shrinks’ Africa’s Size
[New Times] Africa’s landmass is so big that Russia, China, India and the United States could fit in it. But that’s not the impression you get when you look at the world map that’s been in use for more than 450 years.
Africa: Visualizing a Sustainable Future – the Intersection of Art and Climate Justice
[IPS] United Nations — In the 1900s, global discussions around climate change and fossil fuel usage reached new heights, leading to the emergence of climate change art. Since then, it has remained a key theme in contemporary art, with artists and corp…
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 7, 2025
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Africa: Who Are Africa’s Nominees At the 2025 Mtv Vmas?
[New Times] The 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations, announced August 5, have placed African stars firmly in the spotlight. Seven artists from across the continent received nods in the Best Afrobeats category, with Nigerian talent dominating the field.
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 6, 2025
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