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Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to immerse yourself in the powerful words of a true hero. "I Write What I Like: by Steve Biko" is not just an audiobook; it's a journey through the inspiring writings of the renowned anti-apartheid activist, Steve Biko. Within these audio pages, you will discover a carefully curated collection of Biko's writings, spanning from 1969, when he assumed the presidency of the South African Student Organisation, to 1972, a year when he was silenced and prohibited from publishing his thoughts.

Welcome to Medusa's Musings — a razor-sharp manifesto from that snake-haired scapegoat of ancient mythology. Imprisoned within a simulated world where ancient deities operate on wireless networks and humans navigate a bio-digital labyrinth, Medusa breaks her silence to expose the greatest illusion of all: our modern reality. With venomous wit and unexpected vulnerability, our serpentine narrator deconstructs the grand deception of contemporary existence. She reveals her true origins as a sacred feminine power, deliberately fragmented, just as humanity now finds itself fractured by the ...

In The Battle for the Black Mind, Dr. Karida Brown explores the struggle to define and control the education of African Americans amid shifting societal attitudes and forms of systemic exclusion. From the perspective of freed slaves seeking empowerment and liberation through education, to the white elites aiming to shape the future of the workforce and consolidate power, The Battle for the Black Mind explores the formation of segregated education systems and the influence of philanthropic organizations, religious institutions, and Black educators themselves.

The Odu Ifa is a collection of 256 sacred verses of wisdom and prophecy from the Yoruba religion, which are used as a tool for divination. Each of the verses, or Odu, is filled with mystical and ethical teachings and serves as a foundation for understanding the universe. Performing an Odu Ifa divination is a complex process that requires a trained priest, known as a Babalawo for men or an Iyanifa for women. The process typically involves the priest invoking the spirit of Orunmila, the Orisha of wisdom and divination, using sacred palm nuts or a divination chain, called an Opele. The priest ...

In 1879, King Leopold II of Belgium launched an ambitious plan to plunder Africa’s resources. The key to cracking open the continent, or so he thought, was its elephants—if only he could train them. And so he commissioned the charismatic Irish adventurer Frederick Carter to ship four tamed Asian elephants from India to the East African coast, where they were marched inland towards Congo. The ultimate aim was to establish a training school for African elephants.

Striking where the enemy is weakest and melting away into the darkness before he can react. Never confronting a stronger force directly, but using audacity and surprise to confound and demoralize an opponent. Operations driven by good intelligence, area knowledge, mobility, speed, firepower, and detailed planning, and executed by a few specialists with indigenous warriors—this is unconventional warfare.

Dive into the captivating history of ancient Egypt with "Nubian Pharaohs of Egypt," a compelling exploration of the remarkable reign of the Nubian pharaohs who left a lasting mark on the ancient land of the Nile Valley. In this illuminating book, the author delves into the tumultuous events that led to the revolt of the Nubians against the New Kingdom Egyptians. From the political intrigue and regional conflicts to the cultural tensions that simmered beneath the surface. The book expertly unravels the complex and symbiotic relationships of ancient Egyptian history, revealing the underlying ...

From the storied ache of mbube harmonies of the ‘40s to the electronic boom of kwaito and the amapiano and house explosion of the ‘00s, this book explores vignettes taken from across South Africa’s popular music history. There are moments in time where music can be a mighty weapon in the fight for freedom. Disguised in a danceable hook or shouted for the world to hear, artists have used songs to deliver important truths and bring listeners together in the face of a segregated reality.

In this testimony book, Jeanne Habyarimana delves into the memories of her childhood and her youth days, talks about her school days, of her marriage especially of her father who was everything to her. She recalls the fateful day when the plane carrying her father was the object of a terrorist attack.The farewells to this loved one aggrieved her deeply but above all she is revolted by the lies and the misinformation of a certain press about this assassination as well as maneuvers of suffocation of the truth by this world policy-makers. War, its horrors and exile are not to be outdone. The ...

Every new generation of children should be enthralled by stories of famous people from their history. The legends of Africa series are fictionalized stories about real legends of Africa from the continent and the African diaspora. This is the story of Mansa Musa, written in easy to read texts which can be read to young children. Older children will also enjoy this story because they are easy to read and understand. It is the fictionalized story of one of the greatest rulers of the Mali Empire. Under Mansa Musa, Mali became a wealthy nation . Mansa Musa is also believed to be the richest man...

This book challenges those who are choosing attitudes that knock South Africa down rather than build it up. It is intended to encourage the rising tide of South Africans who have a positive approach and a belief in the country’s future. The book gathers together a wealth of facts, figures and real-life stories in a style that’s easily readable. Together they form a set of compelling reasons to believe in South Africa, its people and its future and rekindle the fire of optimism that many people felt after the nation’s political miracle in 1994.

The work of Belgium and its former colonial administrators has recently been subjected to criticism, often unjust and driven either by ignorance and misunderstanding or, more frequently, by political calculation aimed at finding a scapegoat for the mismanagement and shortcomings that followed. I wanted to respond, while I still can, by simply recounting, without any intention of controversy, my life and work in Rwanda first, and then in Burundi, up until their independence. This endeavor is directed not only at my loved ones but also at those who wish to understand, including researchers ...

The moment the SAM 7 missile left its launch tube, the political solution to end the Rhodesian bush war faltered. After thirteen long years, the brutal bush war had escalated as the protagonists crystallised their opposing beliefs drawing the country and its people towards the precipice of despair. Compassion, decency and sentimentality had no place there. The innocent civilians caught in the middle were the true victims.

The body of literature on post-genocide Rwanda is both extensive and diverse. In many works, facts are reported variably, depending on the sources of information favored. Moreover, interpretations often differ according to the author's stance in relation to Rwanda's new political order, frequently without sufficient effort to situate events within their historical and contextual frameworks. Given these circumstances, uncovering the truth about the tragedy that has afflicted the Rwandan people since October 1, 1990, proves to be a formidable challenge. This dictionary seeks to assist readers...

A very well-written, direct, and engaging book. It comes at just the right time to remind everyone how deeply current events are rooted in a not-so-distant past—an essential perspective for understanding how and why things are unfolding as they are today (General Jean Baillaud). A true attempt at a physiological analysis of this war, the author offers a continuous reading that reveals the connections between its multiple phases—from the AFDL conquests to the latest ongoing M23 adventure, passing through the CNDP episode that followed the RCD period. He then offers a reading strictly “...

Until his assassination on April 6, 1994, President Juvénal Habyarimana faced a brutal war and intense internal pressure to democratize the country. In this volatile environment, his political rivals coined emotionally charged terms designed to discredit him and push their own narrative of events. Among these terms, Akazu — a so-called "shadowy clan" — gained unprecedented media attention. Linked to groups like the "Zero Network," "Death Squads," and "Hutu Power," it was often used as a simplistic explanation for the complex tragedy of Rwanda. Through careful research, the author ...