Political Shifts and Cultural Revivals in Africa

This chapter covers the unexpected swearing-in of Kenya's new deputy president amid skepticism over a public holiday declared to sidestep legal challenges. It then explores the significant political changes in Botswana due to economic struggles, before discussing the U.S. response to China's influence in Africa through infrastructure initiatives. The chapter concludes with the significance of the Biennial of Contemporary African Art in Dakar, showcasing the region's cultural resurgence and the redefinition of African identity.