Festivals are the most realistic means of showcasing what a nation has to offer in terms of culture. Be it fashion, film, books, arts, or food; there is no better time to lure foreigners into a country to treat them to a feast of what each of its different cultural sectors have to offer. Without... Read More

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November 18, 2016

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Live From Ake: A survivor of the worst Chadian tragedy has a few lessons on upholding human rights

Clement Abaifouta is one of those innocent Chadians who fell victim to Hissein Habre’s terror in neighbouring country, Chad. Habre ruled Chad between 1982 and 1990 and in that time, under some misinformed paranoia about Libyan espionage in his country, did one of the worst damages known to history to his own people. Hussein Habre reportedly... Read More

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November 17, 2016

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Live From Ake: Amazing photos and videos from last night’s concert

There’s something very uplifting about knowing beforehand that you are in for the best time. That’s what happened last night. We already explained how much excitement we had built up for the music concert at this year’s Ake Festival. And for a first time organizing a music concert at the annual arts and book festival, it... Read More

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Live From Ake: A survivor of the worst Chadian tragedy has a few lessons on upholding human rights

Live From Ake: Amazing photos and videos from last night’s concert

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