As Senegal Cracks Down on LGBTQ Rights, Activists Seek Help From Abroad
Since February, Senegalese authorities have initiated a crackdown against the LGBTQ community, reportedly arresting hundreds across the country.
Tag: africa
Hundreds Rally for Global Cannabis March in Durban South Africa
Durban, South Africa — Just a day after International Workers Day, yet another global movement saw thousands of people around the world hit the streets this year. Since 1999, the annual Global Marijuana March — now known as the Global Cannabis March — has provided…
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South Africa’s Complex New Marijuana Laws Produce Hope, Fear and Confusion
The unclear nature of South Africa's new marijuana laws is creating confusion and operational hazards amongst a fast growing grey market.
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South Africa Becomes the First African Country to Partially Legalize Cannabis
Durban, South Africa — On May 28, 2024 South Africa made history by becoming the first African nation to formally legalize recreational cannabis drug use. The Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill — otherwise abbreviated as “CfPPA” — was signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa…
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Kendrick Lamar in Africa – Big Stepper’s Heritage Plug
The following article is a cultural commentary on the music career of American rapper Kendrick Lamar, and how his tours of the African continent has influenced his music. The views and opinions expressed within do not necessarily reflect those of Unicorn Riot.
Kendrick Lamar’s hip…
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Zimbabwean Government Mounts Post-Election Propaganda Campaign
Emmerson Mnangangwa’s government has mounted propaganda in the Southern African Development Community in the aftermath of Zimbabwe’s disputed August 23-24 elections.
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Uganda’s Death Sentence on its LGBTI+ Communities
For the first time since 2005, a man may be sentenced to death in Uganda. Uganda has recently joined eleven other nations that retain the death penalty for same-sex relations. Despite some marked progress in Africa around its treatment of LGBTQ+ people over the past few decades, this is a staggering setback.
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‘Makeba’ – A Viral TikTok Trend Pays Homage to Mama Africa
Whether you use TikTok or Instagram Reels, if you’ve been doom scrolling the last eight weeks, chances are you’ve heard the catchy “Can I get a ooh wee?” chorus of the song “Makeba,” a pop dance release by the French singer Jain. The meme, which…
Coronavirus, Corruption, and Resistance: Life Under South Africa’s Lockdown
Durban, South Africa – Five months ago South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, declared a national state of emergency and announced a “21 day lockdown” in order to stem the spread of the coronavirus in South Africa. The lockdown’s time frame has since been extended multiple…
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Greece: Alternative Economies & Community Currencies Pt. 2 – Kenya’s Sarafu-Credit
Athens, Greece – Experimenting with alternatives to capitalism has continued to become more popular as huge wealth divides devour chances of relieving poverty across the world. During the summer of 2017, a speaking engagement at the self-organized squat of Embros Theater in Athens, Greece, showcased…
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Black Storytellers Alliance Celebrates its 25th Annual Black Master Storytelling Festival
Minneapolis, MN – For more than two decades the Black Storytellers Alliance has celebrated the art of storytelling through festivals in and around the Twin Cities. During the weekend of September 22-24 the 25th annual Black Master Storytelling Festival took place.
Held over three nights…