The Somaliland Crisis Demands That the AU Break Free from Its Rigid Adherence to Postcolonial Sovereignty This article, “The Somaliland Crisis Demands That the AU Break Free from Its Rigid Adherence to Postcolonial Sovereignty,” argues that the African Union (AU) needs to reconsider its rigid stance on postcolonial borders and the concept of sovereignty in light of the Somaliland situation.

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By the 1100s, Genoese traders operated “factories” in Ceuta—with Muslim consent—drawn by African gold. Africa wasn’t “discovered”; it was the center of a global economy that Europe begged to join. #BornInBlackness #AfricanAgency

In 1346, European maps already showed West Africa as a land of gold—inspiring voyages like Jaume Ferrer’s. Africa wasn’t “discovered”; its wealth pulled Europe into global trade. #BornInBlackness #AfricanAgency

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The 1339 Dulcert map marks “Melli” and a gold-holding king—proof Europe knew of Mali’s wealth decades before Portuguese ships sailed south. Africa shaped global trade long before “discovery.” #BornInBlackness #AfricanAgency

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#NewBook We're excited to announce the upcoming release of Afrocentricity: Generations of Theory and Practice. Dr. Aaron X. Smith, collection explores how Afrocentric thought is shaping disciplines worldwide.
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