Both the swift demise of the IPK and the rejectionist ideology of the “Ansaris” have been presented as drivers of jihadist radicalisation. It has been frequently highlighted that Aboud Rogo was an IPK activist who turned towards jihadism after the state refused to register the IPK. The Ansar Sunnah movement, on the other hand, has been depicted as gradually evolving into a breeding ground of violent extremism based on Abdulaziz Rimo’s fundamental opposition to the Kenyan state. Yet these narratives provide an unbalanced account of the local dynamics of Islamist activism. To begin with, it is crucial not to overstate…
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Finally got some time alone to just hike in the Drakensberg alone and see if I could find some undiscovered San Rock art. Well, I made my own path (Not recommended unless experienced). Tripping over hidden rocks and slippy grass, I got a really good fright as I approached a Rocky area. Before I knew it a Porcupine (Nocturnal, largest Rodent in Southern Africa) came charging out from a split in the rocks. The real fright for me as at first it appeared to be coming right out at me! Well, nothing like a Rodent giving an experience Big 5…
The Maasai Boma villages of northern Tanzania are popular tourist attractions. While the idea of visiting one of these settlements may appear intriguing, there is an alternative that allows you to immerse yourself in the essence of Africa while respecting the local communities and supporting sustainable tourism.In this post, we will look at the reasons why Africa Amini Life should be your top choice for an unforgettable Maasai adventure.Check out our article on why you should reconsider a visit to a Maasai Boma.Africa Amini Life’s Maasai lodge offers an authentic and ethical cultural experience in the Maasai heartlands.Africa Amini Life:…
World Championships silver medalist, Ese Brume, has landed in China in search of Diamond League points. Brume, a three-time World Athletics Championships (indoors and outdoor) medalist, is seeking to become the second Nigerian to compete in the final of the Diamond League. She was confirmed for the Xiamen, China meeting, this Saturday (September 2, 2023). Brume’s coach, Kayode Yahaya, who was part of Team Nigeria’s squad to the 19th World Athletics Championships in Budapest, told The Guardian, that the long jumper has arrived in China. Brume, who narrowly missed a podium finish by placing fourth in the long jump in…
863 If You Like This Article Kindly Give Us A Share! In more recent centuries, African civilizations have arguably borne the brunt of Western imperialism. This has entailed the erosion of cultures, traditions, and civilizations, often at the cost of even basic human needs. Additionally, these societies have been replaced by puppet governments that primarily serve the interests of Western powers, functioning as parasitic entities extracting our valuable resources. On the other hand, North Africa has faced an even harsher fate, enduring Arab colonization, invasions, and slavery for many centuries before Western imperialism took its toll. Nonetheless, over the years,…
I’m waiting for a connecting flight to Banjul, the Gambia as l write this, laying on a bed in what passes for an airport hotel at the Casablanca airport. It does not cost much so l should not have expected better. I had been told that the shower and toilet facilities are shared. So you get the picture. However, I was glad to pay the €45 to at least get a shower. It cleansed my body and soul. I needed it after what had been a less than pleasing experience with Royal Air Maroc or RAM as they are also…
Gabon’s new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema on Friday vowed the country’s institutions would be more democratic, two days after heading a coup that ended 55 years of rule by the Bongo family. Issued on: 02/09/2023 – 08:17Modified: 02/09/2023 – 08:24 3 min “The dissolution of the institutions” decreed on Wednesday during the coup “is temporary”, he said in a speech. “It is a question of reorganising them in order to make them more democratic.”Oligui also stepped up contacts with national groups and foreign interests, meeting members of civil society a day after a speech to 200 businessmen, whom he…
Facebook Twitter Pinterest Last updated on April 12th, 2023 at 10:17 amLooking for the best countries to visit in Africa? Let me help! Africa is a huge and diverse continent, so deciding where to go can be difficult and people often ask me which are my favourite countries in Africa to visit. “I only have a short time,” they say. “Where would you go if you had to choose?” Well, this is very subjective and I haven’t been everywhere in Africa, but from the countries I have been to (I haven’t been to Ethiopia or Ghana yet – I’m going…
For the past few months, the news coming out of Khartoum resembles the coverage from almost 20 years ago when war first broke out in Darfur. The predominant narrative continues to portray Sudan as “a country with a long history of war” as breaking news at the top of every hour. The experts analyze the continuities of Sudan’s many overlapping cycles of conflict. Hosted by competing broadcasters they try to bring the average viewer closer to unlocking the enigma of a country that has by all accounts failed to “develop.” Never mind the accuracy. “Didn’t ‘we’ [Britain] leave them with…
The latest crop of putschists across West Africa shares a number of important features with its professional predecessors. Prime among these is a delusional savior complex whereby military intervention in politics is whitewashed as a nationalistic rescue effort, which is then used to sanction the illegitimate deployment of legitimate violence. The Nigerien junta’s invocation of “insecurity, economic woes and corruption” as a pretext for its unconstitutional removal of President Bazoum places it firmly within this tradition. This excuse glides over the fact that (1) the country’s insecurity owes in the main to the same military’s failure to discharge its professional…