Africa in Two Acts (audio)

PEN World VoicesMay 8, 2015

Africa steps into the spotlight for this two-part event, designed to reveal hidden literary and political realities. Act I: Distinguished author and philosopher Achille Mbembe delivers remarks on the… More

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