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Slacktivism: Westerners Can't Just "Like" Away Problems in Africa
Aaron Blitz in Africa 2 weeks ago
Sudan Expert Alex de Waal just wrote the most important blog for young aspiring activists, but most will ignore it.
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Show Compassion for Invisible Children Co-Founder Jason Russell
Roxanne Krystalli in Africa 1 year ago
Jason Russell's public indecency has sparked widespread backlash, with some Tweeting with the hashtag #horny2012. While we can critique the Kony 2012 campaign, we should also show compassion.
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Optimism in Africa: Looking Beyond Poverty
Masuma Ahuja in Africa 2 years ago
Western media's portrayal of Africa has inaccurately and unfairly reduced the region to the single dimension of poverty.
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George Bush Deserves Praise for Continuing to Fight for Africa
Mutale Pamela Kapekele in Africa 11 months ago
World leaders should emulate Bush in fighting for the poor in Zambia.
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International Women's Day Showcase: Reporting on Peace-Building and Corruption From Africa's Largest Slum
Sara Jerving in Africa 1 year ago
A female reporter reflects on her experiences as a broadcaster for a community radio station in Kenya.
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Africa Must Invest in Education to Overcome Poverty
Joseph Kaifala in Africa 2 years ago
The biggest factor responsible for African underdevelopment is its failure to make bold investments in education, and until we address the issue, Africa will remain poor.
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Mali Conflict: France Doing More Harm Than Good For African Country
Areej Elahi-Siddiqui in Africa 3 months ago
The true goal of France’s intervention is not saving the Malians from terrorists, but securing French interests by stripping yet another third world country of its natural resources.
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Western Media Has Forgotten the Bright Side of Africa
Mutale Pamela Kapekele in Africa 1 year ago
The western media are so unprofessional when reporting on Africa and they should be stopped.
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