As a Burundian doctoral student at Nanjing University,my personal journey is closely intertwined with China’s development in the new era and the deepening China-Africa partnership.Recently,my experiences have given m...As a Burundian doctoral student at Nanjing University,my personal journey is closely intertwined with China’s development in the new era and the deepening China-Africa partnership.Recently,my experiences have given me a deeper appreciation of the importance of people-to-people exchanges between China and Africa.展开更多
The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss what makes a job meaningful.Look Beyond the Surface.What makes a job meaningful?The answer is far from unive...The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss what makes a job meaningful.Look Beyond the Surface.What makes a job meaningful?The answer is far from universal.For some,it’s the stability of a pay cheque and a clear path for career growth.展开更多
Discussions on Chinese modernization are offering African countries both conceptual inspiration and practical references as they explore their own sustainable development paths.
BACKGROUND In an era leaning toward a personalized alignment of total knee arthroplasty,coronal plane alignment of the knee(CPAK)phenotypes for each population are studied;furthermore,other possible variables affectin...BACKGROUND In an era leaning toward a personalized alignment of total knee arthroplasty,coronal plane alignment of the knee(CPAK)phenotypes for each population are studied;furthermore,other possible variables affecting the alignment,such as ankle joint alignment,should be considered.AIM To determine CPAK distribution in the North African(Egyptian)population with knee osteoarthritis and to assess ankle joint line orientation(AJLO)adaptations across different CPAK types.METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with primary knee osteoarthritis and normal ankle joints.Radiographic parameters included the mechanical lateral distal femoral angle,medial proximal tibial angle,and the derived calculations of joint line obliquity(JLO)and arithmetic hip-knee-ankle angle(aHKA).The tibial plafond horizontal angle(TPHA)was used for AJLO assessment,where 0°is neutral(type N),<0°is varus(type A),and>0°is valgus(type B).The nine CPAK types were further divided into 27 subtypes after incorporating the three AJLO types.RESULTS A total of 527 patients(1054 knees)were included for CPAK classification,and 435 patients(870 knees and ankles)for AJLO assessment.The mean age was 57.2±7.8 years,with 79.5%females.Most knees(76.4%)demonstrated varus alignment(mean aHKA was-5.51°±4.84°)and apex distal JLO(55.3%)(mean JLO was 176.43°±4.53°).CPAK types I(44.3%),IV(28.6%),and II(10%)were the most common.Regarding AJLO,70.2%of ankles exhibited varus orientation(mean TPHA was-5.21°±6.45°).The most frequent combined subtypes were CPAK type I-A(33.7%),IV-A(21.5%),and I-N(6.9%).A significant positive correlation was found between the TPHA and aHKA(r=0.40,P<0.001).CONCLUSION In this North African cohort,varus knee alignment with apex distal JLO and varus AJLO predominated.CPAK types I,IV,and II were the most common types,while subtypes I-A,IV-A,and I-N were commonly occurring after incorporating AJLO types;furthermore,the AJLO was significantly correlated to aHKA.展开更多
African Aviation continues to fall short of serving the demands of the fast-growing African population. For major air transport in and out of the African continent, African travellers rely mainly on non-African Airlin...African Aviation continues to fall short of serving the demands of the fast-growing African population. For major air transport in and out of the African continent, African travellers rely mainly on non-African Airlines. There is, however, one successful airline on the continent at the writing of this paper: Ethiopian Airlines and the Ethiopian Aviation Group. Why are no further successful airlines possible on a continent of 1.4 billion people (25% of the world’s population) and only a 2%-share of global air transport? At the introduction of SAATM, which is anticipated as the start of the domestic African aviation boom, most African countries seem unprepared to build a success story like Ethiopia. Transportation infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa does not start with roads and rail but with runways and airlines. This research investigates the basic requirements needed to equip Africa with a competitive aviation industry that would contribute some 5% to the continent’s GDP and create hundreds of thousands of workplaces. Interviews with African SAATM leaders signal a slowdown in the effort to succeed. The research is also concerned about the lack of inclusion in the implementation of a NetZero CO2 emission scheme in Africa.展开更多
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the African Union(AU)Agenda 2063,Africa’s blueprint and master plan for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse of the future.The adoption of the am...This year marks the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the African Union(AU)Agenda 2063,Africa’s blueprint and master plan for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse of the future.The adoption of the ambitious blueprint is a key event that will steer pan-African development onto the right path,and put renewed focus on the pan-African vision of building an integrated,prosperous and peaceful Africa within a 50-year period from 2013 to 2063.展开更多
The signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA)in Kigali,Rwanda,on 21 March 2018 spurred a wave of optimism in street markets and corporate boardrooms alike.The 44 countries joining this single market p...The signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA)in Kigali,Rwanda,on 21 March 2018 spurred a wave of optimism in street markets and corporate boardrooms alike.The 44 countries joining this single market pledged to remove tariffs on 90 percent of goods,knitting economies together in an unprecedented fashion.展开更多
Although African swine fever(ASF) has been prevalent for more than a century, it remains the number one swine disease that seriously endangers the global pig industry, and there is no effective means of prevention and...Although African swine fever(ASF) has been prevalent for more than a century, it remains the number one swine disease that seriously endangers the global pig industry, and there is no effective means of prevention and treatment(Wang et al. 2023). Due to its enormous economic and social impact, it is listed as a notifiable animal disease by the World Organization for Animal Health(Costard et al. 2013). Although ASF has been present in Sub-Saharan Africa since its first discovery in Kenya.展开更多
African swine fever(ASF),caused by the African swine fever virus(ASFV),has brought enormous economic loss and represents a major threat to the global pig industry(Vergne et al.2017).ASFVs are divided into 24 genotypes...African swine fever(ASF),caused by the African swine fever virus(ASFV),has brought enormous economic loss and represents a major threat to the global pig industry(Vergne et al.2017).ASFVs are divided into 24 genotypes based on their B646L gene,with only genotypes Ⅰ and Ⅱ circulating globally(Dixon et al.2019).展开更多
Purpose:This paper examines African Journals Online(AJOL)as a bibliometric resource,providing a structured dataset of journal and publication metadata.In addition,it integrates AJOL data with OpenAlex to enhance metad...Purpose:This paper examines African Journals Online(AJOL)as a bibliometric resource,providing a structured dataset of journal and publication metadata.In addition,it integrates AJOL data with OpenAlex to enhance metadata coverage and improve interoperability with other bibliometric sources.Design/methodology/approach:The journal list and publications indexed in AJOL were retrieved using web scraping techniques.This paper details the database construction process,highlighting its strengths and limitations,and presents a descriptive analysis of AJOL’s indexed journals and publications.Findings:The publication analysis demonstrates a steady growth in the number of publications over time but reveals significant disparities in their distribution across African countries.This paper presents an example of the possibility of integrating both sources using author country data from OpenAlex.The analysis of author contributions reveals that African journals serve as both regional and international venues,confirming that African journals play a dual role in fostering both regional and global research engagement.Research limitations:While AJOL contains relevant information for identifying and providing insights about African publications and journals,its metadata are limited.Therefore,the kind of analysis that can be performed with the database presented here is also limited.The integration with OpenAlex aims to overcome some of the limitations.Finally,although some automatic citation procedures have been performed,the metadata has not been manually curated.Therefore,if errors or inaccuracies are present in the AJOL,they may be reproduced in this database.Practical implications:The database introduced in this article contributes to the accessibility of African scholarly publications by providing structured,accessible metadata derived from the AJOL.It facilitates bibliometric analyses that are more representative of African research activities.This contribution complements ongoing efforts to develop alternative data sources and infrastructure that better reflect the diversity of global knowledge production.Originality/value:This paper presents a novel database for bibliometric analysis and offers a detailed report of the retrieval and construction procedures.The inclusion of matched data with OpenAlex further enhances the database’s utility.By showcasing AJOL’s potential,this study contributes to the broader goal of fostering inclusivity and improving the representation of African research in global bibliometric analyses.展开更多
This study explores the epistemic imperative to decolonize African education systems by centering indigenous philosophies such as Ubuntu and introducing the Ubuntu Pedagogy as a pedagogical model.Ubuntu pedagogy trans...This study explores the epistemic imperative to decolonize African education systems by centering indigenous philosophies such as Ubuntu and introducing the Ubuntu Pedagogy as a pedagogical model.Ubuntu pedagogy transforms teacher-learner relationships,it provides a replicable model for relational learning,community partnerships,and reassert the dignity of indigenous epistemologies.The paper examines how language,knowledge production,and pedagogy can be restructured to reflect African epistemologies and educational sovereignty.This research also explores the relationship between mother tongue instruction and cognitive access to learning.Through a qualitative literature analysis of case studies and African scholarly discourse,this paper highlights the continued marginalization of indigenous knowledge systems and the need to embed culturally relevant teaching methodologies.The findings support the broader question of whether there exists an epistemological base for knowledge independence or production within African and Afro-Diasporic contexts,revealing culturally coherent frameworks of learning that resist colonial dominance and an exploration of reclaiming African indigenous knowledge systems for educational and cultural sovereignty.展开更多
As Africa marks a decade since the adoption of Agenda 2063,its bold and ambitious seven aspirations have positioned the continent as a strong,united,resilient,and influential global player and partner.Reaffirming its ...As Africa marks a decade since the adoption of Agenda 2063,its bold and ambitious seven aspirations have positioned the continent as a strong,united,resilient,and influential global player and partner.Reaffirming its Pan-Africanism and African renaissance plan,aspiration seven of Agenda 2063 underscores the importance of Africa’s unity and solidarity in the face of major challenges emanating from the changing nature of globalisation,climate change,and economic and political environment.展开更多
Walk the Earth By FEDERICO VERONESI Prestel This book is a powerful tribute to Africa’s last great elephants,o!ering an intimate look at these majestic animals in their wild habitats.Photographer Federico Veronesi,kn...Walk the Earth By FEDERICO VERONESI Prestel This book is a powerful tribute to Africa’s last great elephants,o!ering an intimate look at these majestic animals in their wild habitats.Photographer Federico Veronesi,known for his poetic wildlife portraits,captures both the grandeur and vulnerability of elephants with striking sensitivity.His full-spread images show tuskers roaming watering holes,lakebeds,and vast savannahs,often framed by glowing skies or distant mountains.In Amboseli,Liwonde,Mana Pools,and the Chyulu Hills,Veronesi waits patiently to record fleeting moments-a matriarch leading her herd,a lone bull beneath storm clouds,or a silhouette against the fading sun.展开更多
BACKGROUND The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer(EOCRC,<45 years of age at onset)is on the rise among adults,including African Americans(AA).AIM To examine differences between EOCRC and late-onset colorect...BACKGROUND The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer(EOCRC,<45 years of age at onset)is on the rise among adults,including African Americans(AA).AIM To examine differences between EOCRC and late-onset colorectal cancer(LOCRC)among AA patients and any effect during coronavirus disease(COVID)by comparing data during pre-COVID(2015-2019)and the COVID era(2020-2023).METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of Howard University Hospital records from 2015 to 2023 for colorectal cancer patients that included demographics,clinicals,pathology,and colonoscopy records.A three-year interval analysis was performed to compare post-COVID era(2020-2023)to preceding years to discern temporal trends.RESULTS The study included 138 LOCRC and 13 EOCRC cases of which>80%of patients were AA.Compared to pre-COVID,LOCRC cases increased in number from 55 to 83,and EOCRC cases increased from 6 to 7 during COVID.There was no change in mean age for LOCRC(64.7 years vs 65.3 years)but mean age increased for EOCRC(37.3 years vs 41.5 years).Males predominated in both groups particularly during the pandemic.More than 65%of LOCRC patient colonoscopies were for diagnostic purposes.Gastrointestinal bleeding as a colonoscopy indication and reduced bowel preparation quality were increased during the pandemic.EOCRC patients showed a shift from stage 4(49.2%)to stage 2(30%)and LOCRC patients staging trends changed from stage 4(40%)to stage 3(28.6%).CONCLUSION We report increase in colorectal cancer cases during the COVID-19 era,especially among young AA males.EOCRC and LOCRC patients showed distal location predominance,most commonly in recto-sigmoid region.The decrease in staging or metastasis,which might be due to growing awareness and earlier detection among patients.展开更多
African leaders will gather again in Addis Ababa,the Ethiopian capital,for the 2025 African Union(AU)Summit on 17-18 February.This time it’s different,though.The meeting is taking place amid a different geopolitical ...African leaders will gather again in Addis Ababa,the Ethiopian capital,for the 2025 African Union(AU)Summit on 17-18 February.This time it’s different,though.The meeting is taking place amid a different geopolitical context,and challenging socio-economic and security conditions on the continent.展开更多
The just-concluded sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as Two Sessions,represent excellent opportunities t...The just-concluded sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as Two Sessions,represent excellent opportunities to observe how China functions.During the events,five African experts shared with ChinAfrica their perspectives on topics of their interest,excerpts of which follow.展开更多
There has been growing attention to transnational and trans-regional infrastructure cooperation in Africa in recent years.Given that development on the continent has long been plagued by poor infrastructure,trans-regi...There has been growing attention to transnational and trans-regional infrastructure cooperation in Africa in recent years.Given that development on the continent has long been plagued by poor infrastructure,trans-regional cooperation is viewed as both a driving force and a catalyst for African integration.To promote African integration and the construction of the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA),the African Union(AU)has expedited the implementation of the second ten-year plan under its Agenda 2063,which includes advancing the Second Priority Action Plan(PAP II)under the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa(PIDA).To consolidate and enhance strategic interests and influence in Africa,Western countries represented by the European Union and the United States have proposed new infrastructure investment plans for Africa,including initiatives such as the Global Gateway and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII).These efforts focus on increasing strategic investments in development and strategically important corridors like the Lobito Corridor,intending to strengthen competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).展开更多
Introduction: Obstetric Fistulas (OF) constitute a major public health problem in developing countries in general and in Central African Republic (CAR) in particular because of its numerous consequences. The objective...Introduction: Obstetric Fistulas (OF) constitute a major public health problem in developing countries in general and in Central African Republic (CAR) in particular because of its numerous consequences. The objective of this work is to contribute to the management of OF cases in CAR. Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective, descriptive and analytical study, including data from several OF care services. The study included 245 cases of OF, operated on from 2009 to 2018. The parameters studied were maternal and obstetrical data, sociodemographic data, the specific characteristics of the fistulas as well as the modalities and outcome of surgical treatment. The data collected came from six (6) OF surgical repair campaigns organized by the Ministry of Health and Population with the support of UNFPA. Results: We recorded 245 patients, representing a prevalence of 0.77% of OF per year. Among these patients, almost half (45.3%) were treated at the Sino-Central African Friendship University Hospital Center (CHUASC). The average age of the patients was 30 years (range 14 to 78 years). They were unschooled (53.9%) and primigravidas (35%). The fistulas had an average duration of evolution of 7.58 years. They were vesicovaginal in 25.3%. Types V and I dominated in 17.4% and 9.2%, respectively. In 85.9% of cases, fistulorrhaphy was performed, half of which (50.2%) via the upper route. The cure rate was 83.3%. Note that our study reveals statistically significant links between the evolution after surgery with age (p = 0.04 Conclusion: OF mainly affected women of childbearing age, uneducated, primiparous. Vesicovaginal fistula was the frequently encountered type and was manifested by urine loss clinically with a positive methylene blue test.展开更多
Africa’s Buildings:Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage By ITOHAN I.OSAYIMWESE Princeton University Press This book is a groundbreaking history that exposes the systematic looting of Africa’s archi...Africa’s Buildings:Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage By ITOHAN I.OSAYIMWESE Princeton University Press This book is a groundbreaking history that exposes the systematic looting of Africa’s architectural heritage by Western collectors,museums,and colonial officials.展开更多
文摘As a Burundian doctoral student at Nanjing University,my personal journey is closely intertwined with China’s development in the new era and the deepening China-Africa partnership.Recently,my experiences have given me a deeper appreciation of the importance of people-to-people exchanges between China and Africa.
文摘The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we discuss what makes a job meaningful.Look Beyond the Surface.What makes a job meaningful?The answer is far from universal.For some,it’s the stability of a pay cheque and a clear path for career growth.
文摘Discussions on Chinese modernization are offering African countries both conceptual inspiration and practical references as they explore their own sustainable development paths.
基金approved by Institutional Review Board of Faculty of Medicine in Assiut University,No.04-2024-300470.
文摘BACKGROUND In an era leaning toward a personalized alignment of total knee arthroplasty,coronal plane alignment of the knee(CPAK)phenotypes for each population are studied;furthermore,other possible variables affecting the alignment,such as ankle joint alignment,should be considered.AIM To determine CPAK distribution in the North African(Egyptian)population with knee osteoarthritis and to assess ankle joint line orientation(AJLO)adaptations across different CPAK types.METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on patients with primary knee osteoarthritis and normal ankle joints.Radiographic parameters included the mechanical lateral distal femoral angle,medial proximal tibial angle,and the derived calculations of joint line obliquity(JLO)and arithmetic hip-knee-ankle angle(aHKA).The tibial plafond horizontal angle(TPHA)was used for AJLO assessment,where 0°is neutral(type N),<0°is varus(type A),and>0°is valgus(type B).The nine CPAK types were further divided into 27 subtypes after incorporating the three AJLO types.RESULTS A total of 527 patients(1054 knees)were included for CPAK classification,and 435 patients(870 knees and ankles)for AJLO assessment.The mean age was 57.2±7.8 years,with 79.5%females.Most knees(76.4%)demonstrated varus alignment(mean aHKA was-5.51°±4.84°)and apex distal JLO(55.3%)(mean JLO was 176.43°±4.53°).CPAK types I(44.3%),IV(28.6%),and II(10%)were the most common.Regarding AJLO,70.2%of ankles exhibited varus orientation(mean TPHA was-5.21°±6.45°).The most frequent combined subtypes were CPAK type I-A(33.7%),IV-A(21.5%),and I-N(6.9%).A significant positive correlation was found between the TPHA and aHKA(r=0.40,P<0.001).CONCLUSION In this North African cohort,varus knee alignment with apex distal JLO and varus AJLO predominated.CPAK types I,IV,and II were the most common types,while subtypes I-A,IV-A,and I-N were commonly occurring after incorporating AJLO types;furthermore,the AJLO was significantly correlated to aHKA.
文摘African Aviation continues to fall short of serving the demands of the fast-growing African population. For major air transport in and out of the African continent, African travellers rely mainly on non-African Airlines. There is, however, one successful airline on the continent at the writing of this paper: Ethiopian Airlines and the Ethiopian Aviation Group. Why are no further successful airlines possible on a continent of 1.4 billion people (25% of the world’s population) and only a 2%-share of global air transport? At the introduction of SAATM, which is anticipated as the start of the domestic African aviation boom, most African countries seem unprepared to build a success story like Ethiopia. Transportation infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa does not start with roads and rail but with runways and airlines. This research investigates the basic requirements needed to equip Africa with a competitive aviation industry that would contribute some 5% to the continent’s GDP and create hundreds of thousands of workplaces. Interviews with African SAATM leaders signal a slowdown in the effort to succeed. The research is also concerned about the lack of inclusion in the implementation of a NetZero CO2 emission scheme in Africa.
文摘This year marks the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the African Union(AU)Agenda 2063,Africa’s blueprint and master plan for transforming the continent into a global powerhouse of the future.The adoption of the ambitious blueprint is a key event that will steer pan-African development onto the right path,and put renewed focus on the pan-African vision of building an integrated,prosperous and peaceful Africa within a 50-year period from 2013 to 2063.
文摘The signing of the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA)in Kigali,Rwanda,on 21 March 2018 spurred a wave of optimism in street markets and corporate boardrooms alike.The 44 countries joining this single market pledged to remove tariffs on 90 percent of goods,knitting economies together in an unprecedented fashion.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2021YFD1800100)the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System (CARS-35)。
文摘Although African swine fever(ASF) has been prevalent for more than a century, it remains the number one swine disease that seriously endangers the global pig industry, and there is no effective means of prevention and treatment(Wang et al. 2023). Due to its enormous economic and social impact, it is listed as a notifiable animal disease by the World Organization for Animal Health(Costard et al. 2013). Although ASF has been present in Sub-Saharan Africa since its first discovery in Kenya.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars of China(31925036 and 32025034)the Shandong Provincial Key R&D Program,China(2021LZGC001)+3 种基金the Biological Breeding-Major Projects,Institute of Zoology,Chinese Academy of Sciences and Institute of Animal Science,Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(2023ZD04074 and 2023ZD0404604)the Special Project of Longhu Laboratory,China(LHLab_ZD20230012)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32230100,32330099 and 32201257)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2020YFA0509503,2022YFF0710703,2021YFA0805902 and 2022XAGG0121,2022YFF1002803).
文摘African swine fever(ASF),caused by the African swine fever virus(ASFV),has brought enormous economic loss and represents a major threat to the global pig industry(Vergne et al.2017).ASFVs are divided into 24 genotypes based on their B646L gene,with only genotypes Ⅰ and Ⅱ circulating globally(Dixon et al.2019).
基金supported by a PIPF contract of the Madrid Education,Science and Universities Office(grant number:PIPF-2022/PH-HUM-25403).
文摘Purpose:This paper examines African Journals Online(AJOL)as a bibliometric resource,providing a structured dataset of journal and publication metadata.In addition,it integrates AJOL data with OpenAlex to enhance metadata coverage and improve interoperability with other bibliometric sources.Design/methodology/approach:The journal list and publications indexed in AJOL were retrieved using web scraping techniques.This paper details the database construction process,highlighting its strengths and limitations,and presents a descriptive analysis of AJOL’s indexed journals and publications.Findings:The publication analysis demonstrates a steady growth in the number of publications over time but reveals significant disparities in their distribution across African countries.This paper presents an example of the possibility of integrating both sources using author country data from OpenAlex.The analysis of author contributions reveals that African journals serve as both regional and international venues,confirming that African journals play a dual role in fostering both regional and global research engagement.Research limitations:While AJOL contains relevant information for identifying and providing insights about African publications and journals,its metadata are limited.Therefore,the kind of analysis that can be performed with the database presented here is also limited.The integration with OpenAlex aims to overcome some of the limitations.Finally,although some automatic citation procedures have been performed,the metadata has not been manually curated.Therefore,if errors or inaccuracies are present in the AJOL,they may be reproduced in this database.Practical implications:The database introduced in this article contributes to the accessibility of African scholarly publications by providing structured,accessible metadata derived from the AJOL.It facilitates bibliometric analyses that are more representative of African research activities.This contribution complements ongoing efforts to develop alternative data sources and infrastructure that better reflect the diversity of global knowledge production.Originality/value:This paper presents a novel database for bibliometric analysis and offers a detailed report of the retrieval and construction procedures.The inclusion of matched data with OpenAlex further enhances the database’s utility.By showcasing AJOL’s potential,this study contributes to the broader goal of fostering inclusivity and improving the representation of African research in global bibliometric analyses.
文摘This study explores the epistemic imperative to decolonize African education systems by centering indigenous philosophies such as Ubuntu and introducing the Ubuntu Pedagogy as a pedagogical model.Ubuntu pedagogy transforms teacher-learner relationships,it provides a replicable model for relational learning,community partnerships,and reassert the dignity of indigenous epistemologies.The paper examines how language,knowledge production,and pedagogy can be restructured to reflect African epistemologies and educational sovereignty.This research also explores the relationship between mother tongue instruction and cognitive access to learning.Through a qualitative literature analysis of case studies and African scholarly discourse,this paper highlights the continued marginalization of indigenous knowledge systems and the need to embed culturally relevant teaching methodologies.The findings support the broader question of whether there exists an epistemological base for knowledge independence or production within African and Afro-Diasporic contexts,revealing culturally coherent frameworks of learning that resist colonial dominance and an exploration of reclaiming African indigenous knowledge systems for educational and cultural sovereignty.
文摘As Africa marks a decade since the adoption of Agenda 2063,its bold and ambitious seven aspirations have positioned the continent as a strong,united,resilient,and influential global player and partner.Reaffirming its Pan-Africanism and African renaissance plan,aspiration seven of Agenda 2063 underscores the importance of Africa’s unity and solidarity in the face of major challenges emanating from the changing nature of globalisation,climate change,and economic and political environment.
文摘Walk the Earth By FEDERICO VERONESI Prestel This book is a powerful tribute to Africa’s last great elephants,o!ering an intimate look at these majestic animals in their wild habitats.Photographer Federico Veronesi,known for his poetic wildlife portraits,captures both the grandeur and vulnerability of elephants with striking sensitivity.His full-spread images show tuskers roaming watering holes,lakebeds,and vast savannahs,often framed by glowing skies or distant mountains.In Amboseli,Liwonde,Mana Pools,and the Chyulu Hills,Veronesi waits patiently to record fleeting moments-a matriarch leading her herd,a lone bull beneath storm clouds,or a silhouette against the fading sun.
文摘The Double Take column looks at a single topic from an African and Chinese perspective.This month,we explore our gains and losses from digitalisation.
文摘BACKGROUND The incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer(EOCRC,<45 years of age at onset)is on the rise among adults,including African Americans(AA).AIM To examine differences between EOCRC and late-onset colorectal cancer(LOCRC)among AA patients and any effect during coronavirus disease(COVID)by comparing data during pre-COVID(2015-2019)and the COVID era(2020-2023).METHODS We conducted a retrospective review of Howard University Hospital records from 2015 to 2023 for colorectal cancer patients that included demographics,clinicals,pathology,and colonoscopy records.A three-year interval analysis was performed to compare post-COVID era(2020-2023)to preceding years to discern temporal trends.RESULTS The study included 138 LOCRC and 13 EOCRC cases of which>80%of patients were AA.Compared to pre-COVID,LOCRC cases increased in number from 55 to 83,and EOCRC cases increased from 6 to 7 during COVID.There was no change in mean age for LOCRC(64.7 years vs 65.3 years)but mean age increased for EOCRC(37.3 years vs 41.5 years).Males predominated in both groups particularly during the pandemic.More than 65%of LOCRC patient colonoscopies were for diagnostic purposes.Gastrointestinal bleeding as a colonoscopy indication and reduced bowel preparation quality were increased during the pandemic.EOCRC patients showed a shift from stage 4(49.2%)to stage 2(30%)and LOCRC patients staging trends changed from stage 4(40%)to stage 3(28.6%).CONCLUSION We report increase in colorectal cancer cases during the COVID-19 era,especially among young AA males.EOCRC and LOCRC patients showed distal location predominance,most commonly in recto-sigmoid region.The decrease in staging or metastasis,which might be due to growing awareness and earlier detection among patients.
文摘African leaders will gather again in Addis Ababa,the Ethiopian capital,for the 2025 African Union(AU)Summit on 17-18 February.This time it’s different,though.The meeting is taking place amid a different geopolitical context,and challenging socio-economic and security conditions on the continent.
文摘The just-concluded sessions of the National People’s Congress(NPC)and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference(CPPCC),known as Two Sessions,represent excellent opportunities to observe how China functions.During the events,five African experts shared with ChinAfrica their perspectives on topics of their interest,excerpts of which follow.
文摘There has been growing attention to transnational and trans-regional infrastructure cooperation in Africa in recent years.Given that development on the continent has long been plagued by poor infrastructure,trans-regional cooperation is viewed as both a driving force and a catalyst for African integration.To promote African integration and the construction of the African Continental Free Trade Area(AfCFTA),the African Union(AU)has expedited the implementation of the second ten-year plan under its Agenda 2063,which includes advancing the Second Priority Action Plan(PAP II)under the Program for Infrastructure Development in Africa(PIDA).To consolidate and enhance strategic interests and influence in Africa,Western countries represented by the European Union and the United States have proposed new infrastructure investment plans for Africa,including initiatives such as the Global Gateway and the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment(PGII).These efforts focus on increasing strategic investments in development and strategically important corridors like the Lobito Corridor,intending to strengthen competition with China’s Belt and Road Initiative(BRI).
文摘Introduction: Obstetric Fistulas (OF) constitute a major public health problem in developing countries in general and in Central African Republic (CAR) in particular because of its numerous consequences. The objective of this work is to contribute to the management of OF cases in CAR. Patients and Methods: This was a retrospective, descriptive and analytical study, including data from several OF care services. The study included 245 cases of OF, operated on from 2009 to 2018. The parameters studied were maternal and obstetrical data, sociodemographic data, the specific characteristics of the fistulas as well as the modalities and outcome of surgical treatment. The data collected came from six (6) OF surgical repair campaigns organized by the Ministry of Health and Population with the support of UNFPA. Results: We recorded 245 patients, representing a prevalence of 0.77% of OF per year. Among these patients, almost half (45.3%) were treated at the Sino-Central African Friendship University Hospital Center (CHUASC). The average age of the patients was 30 years (range 14 to 78 years). They were unschooled (53.9%) and primigravidas (35%). The fistulas had an average duration of evolution of 7.58 years. They were vesicovaginal in 25.3%. Types V and I dominated in 17.4% and 9.2%, respectively. In 85.9% of cases, fistulorrhaphy was performed, half of which (50.2%) via the upper route. The cure rate was 83.3%. Note that our study reveals statistically significant links between the evolution after surgery with age (p = 0.04 Conclusion: OF mainly affected women of childbearing age, uneducated, primiparous. Vesicovaginal fistula was the frequently encountered type and was manifested by urine loss clinically with a positive methylene blue test.
文摘Africa’s Buildings:Architecture and the Displacement of Cultural Heritage By ITOHAN I.OSAYIMWESE Princeton University Press This book is a groundbreaking history that exposes the systematic looting of Africa’s architectural heritage by Western collectors,museums,and colonial officials.
