Arts & Books

This important, original work should be read by anyone with an interest in the political economy of the Middle East.

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‘Against the Odds’ is a searching tribute to an important Zimbabwean non-government organization (NGO). Mary Ndlovu writes as a sympathetic critic, and her account does justice both to a complex and eventful organizational history, and to the people who made that history.[1]

Teddy Afro is a pop singer in Ethiopia who often writes and sings about timely issues and political subjects that make him stand out from other singers. His romantic songs are also equally well received.

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In a 69-page well-researched book titled ‘De la Françafrique à la Mafiafrique [From Françafrique to Mafiafrique">, Francois Xavier Verschave exposes the underbelly of France and its covert activities in Africa.

Shailja’s words have no borders. Her muse is a huge gust of power that carries them everywhere also after print. My copy was left with my friend at the Polish embassy in Nairobi. Months later, it found its way back to me. I treasure it.

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