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After eight years of studying migration, trade, and development policy across Africa, I've witnessed how seemingly neutral economic policies can become instruments of violence against African dignity. Here's how we can recognize and challenge these patterns.
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Traditional migration theory fails to capture the complexity of contemporary African mobility. Drawing from my research, I explore how economic policy creates new patterns of movement...
Read MoreOne year into the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, the reality on the ground reveals both promise and challenges. As an advisor to governments, I've witnessed firsthand...
Read MoreThere's something magical about gathering with others to discuss a book. In the past year, I've visited over fifty book clubs, and each conversation has taught me something new about my own work...
Read MoreMemory is unreliable, subjective, and deeply personal. It's also the foundation of all storytelling. How do we balance historical accuracy with emotional truth?
Read MoreAccess to literature shouldn't depend on zip code or economic status. The foundation grew from a simple belief: every voice deserves to be heard, every story matters...
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