This week, we are re-airing Kim’s interview with Ashley Currier, whose work looks at LGBT organizing in Africa. Currier spoke to Kim about her books, Out in Africa and Politicizing Sex in Contemporary Africa, visibility of African activists, and homophobia on the continent.

In the news this week: a coup in Mali, volcanic eruptions in eastern Congo, and reduced food rations in Rwandan refugee camps. Plus, Kim and Rachel share a summer music recommendation!

Don’t forget to also send us your good news! We will be sharing the wins of our listeners in a future episode, anything from exciting graduation announcements to book publications to being reunited with a family member after getting vaccinated! Email us a phone recording of your good news to ufahamuafrica@gmail.com.

Books, Links, & Articles

• Out in Africa: LGBT Organizing in Namibia and South Africa by Ashley Currier

• Politicizing Sex in Contemporary Africa: Homophobia in Malawi by Ashley Currier

• An Uncertain Age: The Politics of Manhood in Kenya by Paul Ocobock

• “Another coup in Mali? Here’s what you need to know.” by Susanna D. Wing

• “Mali’s acting vice president ousts leaders in second coup d’etat” by Danielle Paquette

• “Renegade Mali soldiers announce takeover” by BBC Africa

• “Mali president resigns after detention by military, deepening crisis” by Tiemoko Diallo

• “Soldiers Overthrow Mali Government in Setback for Democracy in Africa” by Adam Nossiter

• “Mali’s former coup chief takes power after military arrests president” by Reuters

• “Protesters in Mali have filled the streets for weeks. They say they won’t stop until the president resigns.” by Danielle Paquette and Mamadou Tapily

• “Democratic Republic of Congo braces for another possible volcano eruption” by Melissa Mahtani, Melissa Macaya and Meg Wagner

• “UN slashes food rations for refugees in Rwanda” by Hudson Kuteesa

• “Donors are cutting food aid for refugees in Rwanda. That’s devastating for people unable to work.” by Erika Frydenlund

• “France was ‘blind’ to Rwanda genocide, French report says” by BBC

• “Macron acknowledges some French responsibility in Rwandan genocide and asks forgiveness” by Rick Noack and Max Bearak

• Loco feat. Blasto by Chmba [Official Video]

• Africa New Day

• Heal Africa

• Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP)