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DECEMBER 15 2024

An Africa Beyond the ‘North’ and ‘Sub-Saharan’ Divide

FATEN AGGAD•DECEMBER 15 2024

An Africa Beyond the ‘North’ and ‘Sub-Saharan’ Divide

Geography is political. Over the centuries, the borders of ‘sub-Saharan’ and ‘North’ Africa have shifted to serve expansionist agendas. Despite decolonization, these labels continue to be used today and have limited our conception of Africanness. Is it not time to change this?

An Africa Beyond the ‘North’ and ‘Sub-Saharan’ Divide

FATEN AGGAD•DECEMBER 15 2024

An Africa Beyond the ‘North’ and ‘Sub-Saharan’ Divide

Geography is political. Over the centuries, the borders of ‘sub-Saharan’ and ‘North’ Africa have shifted to serve expansionist agendas. Despite decolonization, these labels continue to be used today and have limited our conception of Africanness. Is it not time to change this?