Browse newsletters about africa

Our Long Walk | Johan Fourie | Substack

by Johan Fourie

Johan Fourie, a South African economic historian from Stellenbosch University, explores Africa's economic past, prosperity, and societal development.

This Week in Africa | Jeffrey Paller | Substack

by Jeffrey Paller

This Week in Africa (TWiA) delivers a weekly curated bulletin on African democracy, development, and daily life, offering a scholarly and nuanced perspective.

Jerm's Substack | Substack

by Jerm

South African political cartoonist Jerm offers unique commentary on politics, self-reliance, and chaos, informed by his 'failed state' experience and UK Column show.

Yaw's Brief: Guns, Trade, Cobalt & Africa Beyond Colonialism | Substack

by Yaw

Yaw dissects Africa's economic and political history to explain global wealth disparities. He links local narratives to global patterns, with a pragmatic, non-ideological analysis.

1914 Reader | Feyi Fawehinmi | Substack

by Feyi Fawehinmi

Feyi Fawehinmi's 1914 Reader explores Nigeria and Africa's pressing challenges, examining how global economic, technological, and geopolitical trends shape the continent.

An Africanist Perspective | Ken Opalo | Substack

by Ken Opalo

Georgetown Professor Ken Opalo dissects African political economy, international affairs, and culture with analysis grounded in history.

African History Extra

by isaac Samuel

African History Extra uncovers the continent's neglected past, exploring topics from ancient art and architecture to pre-colonial societies and intellectual history.

Banned Histories of Race in America | Samuel James | Substack

by Samuel James

Samuel James uncovers "banned histories" of race in America, exploring the white supremacist origins of U.S. laws and overlooked inventions by Black Americans.

The Feminology Data & Research Report | Otissia Lynette | Substack

by Otissia Lynette

Otissia Lynette dissects womanhood through Feminology™, a rigorous framework blending feminine psychology, African Diaspora studies, and existentialism.

ALIGN Exchange

by The ALIGN Consortium

ALIGN Exchange, from the ALIGN Consortium, shares insights from Senegal, South Africa, and Kenya to strengthen health innovation introduction in low- and middle-income countries.

Post Strategy

by Judd Devermont

Judd Devermont's Post Strategy offers personal reflections on U.S. policy toward Africa, drawing on his experience as a top official under three presidents.

Homo Economicus | Nicholas Decker | Substack

by Nicholas Decker

Nicholas Decker, a PhD candidate in Economics at George Mason University, explores global poverty reduction, with a particular focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.