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*Not the continent with 55 countries

Africa Is a Country offers a critical perspective on various social, political, and cultural issues affecting Africa that push back on continental legacies of colonialism and exploitation. Our editorial viewpoint emphasizes the complexity and diversity of African experiences, challenging stereotypes and simplistic narratives. Our work highlights local voices and perspectives, focusing on contemporary issues in politics, economics, and culture, as well as the usable past. We often engage with broader global discourses while remaining rooted in specific African contexts, advocating for nuanced discussions that reflect the realities of life in Africa.

Africa Is a Country was founded by Sean Jacobs in 2009.

Unless otherwise noted, all the content on Africa Is a Country is published under a Creative Commons BY 4.0 license.

Team

Editor
William Shoki
Director of Operations
Boima Tucker
Regional Editors
Wangui Kimari
Sa’eed Husaini
Shamira Ibrahim
Contributing Editors
Maher Mezahi
Staff Writer
Khanya Mtshali
Copy Editor
Andrea Meeson
Video Producers
Onesmus Karanja
Tsogo Kupa
Publisher
Sean Jacobs
Alumni
Marissa Moorman
Dan Magaziner
Zachary Rosen
Caitlin Chandler
Dylan Valley
Kangsen Feka Wakai
Liz Timbs
Samar Al-Bulushi
Grieve Chelwa
Maria Hengeveld
Omolade Adunbi
Sarah El-Shaarawi
Benjamin Fogel
Noah Tsika
Christopher J. Lee
Anakwa Dwamena
Drew Thompson

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