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Le plus grand mensonge de la géographie concerne l'Afrique et il est temps de le corriger
Dakar, Sénégal - le 3 avril 2025 : Pendant des siècles, le monde a été induit en erreur sur la taille réelle de l'Afrique. La carte de Mercator - l'une des cartes du monde les plus utilisées - a rétréci le continent, déformant son échelle et réduisant son étendue à l'échelle mondiale.
The Biggest Lie in Geography Is About Africa—And It’s Time to Correct It
Dakar, Senegal — 7 April 2025: For centuries, the world has been misled about Africa’s true size. The Mercator map—one of the most widely used world maps—has shrunk the continent, distorting its scale and minimizing its global significance.
New AI-powered "Africa Bias Buster" helps writers identify and eliminate unconscious bias in storytelling about Africa.
Johannesburg, South Africa — 19 March 2025: The AI Shop, in partnership with Africa No Filter, has announced the launch of the Africa Bias Buster, an innovative AI-powered tool designed to detect and eliminate bias in writing about Africa. This ground-breaking solution addresses the persistent problem of stereotypical portrayals of Africa in media and other forms of storytelling.
Africa No Filter lance un défi aux dirigeants du monde à Davos : Adapter la rhétorique à la réalité
Davos, Suisse — 20 janvier 2025 : Africa No Filter (ANF) porte un message fort au Forum Économique Mondial de cette année, appelant les dirigeants du monde à dépasser la simple rhétorique pour forger des partenariats significatifs avec l’Afrique.
Africa No Filter Challenges World Leaders at Davos: Align Rhetoric with Reality
Based on an analysis of over 124 public statements from leaders of the G7, China, and Russia between 2020 and 2023, Building Partnerships in an Unequal World: Africa in the Political Discourses of the West, China, and Russia sheds light on persistent stereotypes and contradictions that undermine Africa’s agency in global politics.
Dahomey remporte le prix Africa Narrative Change Film Award au Festival international du film du Caire
LE CAIRE, Égypte, 26 novembre 2024 - L'organisation de changement narratif Africa No Filter et le Festival international du film du Caire ont décerné un nouveau prix, l’Africa Narrative Change Film Award, à Dahomey, un documentaire qui retrace le parcours de 26 trésors royaux du Royaume du Dahomey quittant Paris pour retourner dans leur pays d'origine, l'actuelle République du Bénin.
Dahomey wins Africa Narrative Change Film Award at Cairo International Film Festival
Narrative change organization Africa No Filter and Cairo International Film Festival awarded a new prize, Africa Narrative Change Film Award, to Dahomey, a documentary that follows 26 royal treasures of the Kingdom of Dahomey as they leave Paris to return to their country of origin in the present-day Republic of Benin.
Stereotypical media narratives deprive Africa and FDI community of $4.2 billion annually, new study reveals
The study highlights the significant cost burden that biased media coverage imposes on African nations, particularly during electoral periods, ultimately deterring foreign direct investment (FDI) in a continent known for its low default rates and high returns in strategic sectors.