The Bright Continent

The Bright Continent

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A plunge into the depths of the mighty south, uncovering hidden nuances and complexities through a "geopolitics from below" perspective.

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About Daaf Borren

Author and analyst. Former Africa correspondent (a.o. Al Jazeera, NPO, De Groene Amsterdammer). Drawn to a "geopolitics from below" and the stories of unexpected heroes.