Ep. 118: A rerun of our conversation with Ashley Currier about LGBT organizing in Africa

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!

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
• "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

Find the books, links, and articles we mentioned in this episode on our website, ufahamuafrica.com.