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Binyavanga Wainaina: How to Write about Africa
"Always use the word "Africa" or "Darkness" or "Safari" in your title... Never have a picture of a welll-adjusted African on the cover of your book..." Read Binyavanga Wainaina's famous Granta article here. How to Write about Africa
Guinea: Army spreads terror and violence in Conakry
“No to Dadis!” Under this slogan around 50.000 Guineans responded to the call for a pacific demonstration in Conakry on Monday 28 September. From different areas of the city and from the outskirts, people gathered in the Stade 28 Septembre -. named after the day of independence from France in 1958 - ignoring the interdiction of the military junta leading the country. Read more
Shipping company introduces Western Sahara ban
The Norwegian Council for Africa wrote in February about the shipping company Atlantic RTI which transported fish from occupied Western Sahara. The company now says they will prevent their vessels from being used for such purposes in the future. Read more