Arts & Books

‘On a sad weather-beaten couch’ is an enthralling, graphic tale that cleverly captures the unpredictable rhythm of life in a sprawling urban slum. Although not expressly mentioned, it is easy to guess the setting of this novel: Lagos.

Book: Stuffed and Starved; the Hidden Battle for the World Food System
Author: Raj Patel
Publisher: Melville House Publishing
Place of Publication: Brooklyn, New York
Year: Fifth printing, 2009.

INTRODUCTION

“The restitution of those cultural objects which our museums and collections, directly or indirectly, possess thanks to the colonial system and are now being demanded, must also not be postponed with cheap arguments and tricks.” -Gert v.

When we think of ethical problems involving the nature of democracy in Africa, probably none is more paradigmatic than the issue of social justice. The linkage and interface between democracy and social justice in the continent remains such a heated subject.

Imagine you’ve started your first job after a year’s unemployment and an endless number of job applications, after finishing your engineering degree.

While the media focuses on the troubles that have become synonymous with much of North Africa and the Middle East, London recently hosted the biggest festival of contemporary culture and art from that same region.

The book, “Getting Away With Impunity: International Criminal Law and South African Apartheid Criminal”, is written by Dr. Munyonzwe Hamalengwa who has been practicing criminal law in Canada for twenty five years.

She’s one of the most successful and inventive female singer-songwriters in the Arabic-speaking world today.

Lately, there’s been much discussion about U.S.

Late last week, I was informed that I would not be able to travel to Dubai for an important meeting scheduled months ago.