Activism
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African Cultural Footprint of Peace
Tendai Angela Jambga-Rokkones – TRANSCEND Media Service Review of Amani, Rais Boneza’s Latest Poetry Collection The poetry collection of Amani brings together an interpersonal and intrapersonal launch into freedom. In the poem ‘Untitled’, the author says: ‘‘All human relationships that are not those of love are obsolete’, This includes the relationship we have with self too. As a collective, … Read the rest
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In Violent Region, Music Shop Is an Instrument of Change
Moïse Muhindo Kisuba believes affordable instruments and training can break a cycle of violence that has claimed thousands of lives. Moïse Muhindo Kisuba builds a guitar at his workshop in Kirumba, south Lubero territory. Behind him, Egide Kasereka Kighoma, an apprentice, works on a drum. Credit: Merveille Kavira Luneghe/Global Press Journal. Moïse Muhindo Kisuba sits on the floor of his … Read the rest
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Tillit til folks evne til forandring Av Eli Wæhre
TrønderRød har i tidligere portrettintervju presentert Rais Neza Boneza. Jeg vil i denne artikkelen følge opp med tema om konfliktarbeid og demokratibygging. POLITISKE FORBILDER Rais har hentet inspirasjon fra mangeårig aktivitet i flere grupper, med erfaring fra konfliktarbeid, fredsarbeid og politiske verv. På spørsmålet om hvilke kilder han har hentet inspirasjon og kunnskap, svarer han: Mitt arbeid er påvirket … Read the rest
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New-meaning feb 2003, Special
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Book Review: The Soul of Uganda Through Song by Michiel van Oosterhout
The Soul of Uganda Through Song by the Dutch journalist, music archivist and documentary filmmaker, Michiel van Oosterhout, is a lyrical telling of Uganda’s history in the period starting at independence in 1962 to the end of Idi Amin’s rule in 1979. Drawing upon his extensive music archive and profound passion for Uganda’s popular music and politics of the era, … Read the rest
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New Poetry Book: Amani By Raïs Neza Boneza
As of today the 21 September, the United Nations´ International Day of Peace; I present to you my new poetry collection untitled simply as Amani which means Peace in Swahili. Kiswahili or Swahili is spoken by over 90 million people in East and Central Africa. It is the official language in Tanzania and Kenya, and is also used in Uganda, … Read the rest