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In 2005, Uzodinma Iweala stunned readers and critics alike with Beasts of No Nation, his debut novel about child soldiers in West Africa. Now his return to his native continent has produced Our Kind of People, a nonfiction account of the AIDS crisis that is every bit as startling and original.
Iweala embarks on a remarkable journey in his native Nigeria, meeting individuals and communities that are struggling daily to understand both the impact and...
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Mortars explode close to the house where 118 of us seek refuge. Crouching under a table with my boss, I wonder about returning to our village, our jobs, and to $2,500 buried in our chicken coop. My husband Bruce shields forbidden communication radios with his body. Our eyes lock, silently asking, "Whose idea was this, anyway?"I can't remember a time when I didn't dream of going to Africa. A door opens through the Peace Corps. Bruce, my husband of...
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"The New Black Master: The Unseen Chains of Post-Independence Africa" is a compelling exploration of Africa's post-independence journey, meticulously divided into three parts. Part 1 delves deep into the historical and colonial contexts that set the stage for African empowerment. Part 2 sheds light on the rise of new masters – African leaders – and their often detrimental leadership, casting a critical eye on the challenges that have plagued the...
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Travelling against the backdrop of Ghana's Black Stars' thrilling performance in the 2010 World Cup, Alan Whelan sets off on a motorcycle adventure into the heart of West Africa. Curious to discover the current state of Ghana after two generations of independent rule within his lifetime, he rides optimistically on a continent that has had its fair share of trauma. On this, his second major African journey, he aims to prove the lie to the warning in...
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Inspired by the author's harrowing experiences, Oluwa Street Evil Mobs 1967 explores the brutal torture and ruthless killings targeting innocent Igbo people and other Nigerians wrongly profiled in 1967 Lagos amid the raging Nigerian/Biafran War.
This sobering work implores present-day Nigerian political and military leaders to reflect deeply on past bloody mistakes as they navigate complex dynamics risking further conflict. The catastrophic failures...
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Deux mois après la prise de pouvoir du colonel Houari Boumédiène, le numéro 134 de Révolution africaine est saisi à l'imprimerie et, en quelques heures, recomposé sous l'œil de la Sécurité avant d'être, sans que rien n'en paraisse, distribué dans les kiosques.
Son directeur, l'ancien dirigeant communiste Amar Ouzegane, qui voulait, documents inédits à l'appui, s'y prévaloir publiquement d'être l'auteur unique de la mythique « Plateforme...
7) Morocco
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Morocco is home to the oldest university in the world. It continues to educate scholars to this day! This title transports readers into the culture and landscape of this North African country. Vivid photos highlight the contrasting forest and desert landscapes and support the main text throughout the book. A map helps readers pinpoint Morocco in the world. Other special features share photos and details about the country's common animals, food, and...
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The inspiring story of three young Sudanese boys who were driven from their homes by civil war and began an epic odyssey of survival, facing life-threatening perils, ultimately finding their way to a new life in America.
Between 1987 and 1989, Alepho, Benjamin, and Benson, like tens of thousands of young boys, took flight from the massacres of Sudan's civil war. They became known as the Lost Boys. With little more than the clothes on their backs,...
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Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower is an uplifting board book adapted from author Schele Williamsand illustratorTonya Engel's award-winning picture book Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History that celebrates African American children's heritage and the legacy of their ancestors.
Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and receive your ancestors.
They are a part of YOU.
Now reimagined for a younger audience, this board...
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