*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