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African History and its Discontents

African History and its Discontents

By: Dr Christopher Appiah-Thompson
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Redefining African History from African perspectives

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  • Welcome to African History and its Discontents

    Welcome to African History and its Discontents
    Dec 9 2025

    Welcome to African History and its Discontents. I am Dr Christopher Appiah-Thompson, and am thrilled to embark on this journey with you-a journey into the layered complexities of Africa’s history and its pivotal role in shaping our world today.
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    6 mins
  • Writing Africa’s Economic History: Beyond One Single Story

    Writing Africa’s Economic History: Beyond One Single Story
    Jan 18 2026

    When most people think about Africa’s economic history, they jump straight to colonialism, poverty, or “emerging markets.” But the story is far older, far more complex, and much harder to squeeze into a simple headline.​

    Today’s episode unpacks how historians actually write Africa’s economic history, and how ideas about Africa’s development have shifted over the last century—from serving European empires to today’s more nuanced, data‑driven perspectives.
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    8 mins
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