An almost-meeting of the minds
Two weeks after I get back from Rwanda, who shows up but Paul Kagame? He is, of course, the president of Rwanda, and he’d…
Read MoreTwo weeks after I get back from Rwanda, who shows up but Paul Kagame? He is, of course, the president of Rwanda, and he’d…
Read MoreNew York City Ever a woman of geographical ADHD, I’ve been in three cities since returning to the U.S. about 10 days ago. A…
Read MoreWell, sort of. You won’t probably make it very far on a chikudu unless you’re a local. It’s a rough-looking hand-made road warrior, part…
Read MoreEmanuel Buke won’t train just anyone. Like a swami on a mountaintop, he is discerning about his disciples. For the past 16 years he…
Read MoreHere’s a story I reported during my trip to Goma, about which I know I owe you all lusciously interesting tidbits. I’ll try to…
Read MoreGOMA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — For years, African militias have used proceeds from precious natural resources to fund conflicts – a practice dramatized…
Read MoreI have a slew of things to post from Congo, but right now, indulge me, from Kigali. Mbabarira is Kinyarwanda for “Forgive me,” which…
Read MoreThis was meant to be a post a few days ago, but I accidentally put it up as a page. I blame Congo. Two…
Read MoreMy colleague and I could think of very few things in the world that could possibly be as interesting as the National Museum of…
Read MoreIf she were still in New York or Paris – anywhere but here, really – Adama Kargbo would be wearing striped socks that reach…
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