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Review – Volume 3: The Skeletal Essences of Afro Funk

This latest Analog Africa compilation features more vintage tracks from Benin’s Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou.


	The Modern Magic in Africa's Witchcraft Industry Witchcraft beliefs are often seen as rooted in tradition, but modern dynamics of new media, globalisation and marketisation are just as important.
	Remembering the Tirailleurs Sénégalais How should the West African troops, who fought for colonial France, be remembered today?
	One Man's Junk is Another Man's Treasure African artists' use of discarded materials is driven by artistic vision, not necessity.
	Review – Le Super Borgou: When Islam Met Funk With Islamic melodies, ancestral rhythms and rumba percussion, Le Super Borgou de Parakou marks a shift out from city to village music.
	On The Road With West Africa’s Fuel Smugglers Nigeria's fuel subsidy has been underpinning the fuel smuggling trade in West Africa for years, but what effect will its removal have?
	Consensual Rape in Francafrique Currency Markets Fourteen African countries are set to suffer as a result of France's neo-colonialist self-interests.
	The Future of Two Metropolises: Lomé and Cotonou Urban growth creates planning challenges in the Ibadan-Accra corridor.
	Funky Rob Way The partnership between Ghanaian singer Rob ‘Roy’ Raindorf and his backstage godfather Amponsah Rockson has produced some peerless West African funk.
	The 1st Album Beninese band Orchestre Poly-Rythmo re-release their debut album.
	Presidential Elections in Benin: From Challenged Democracy to Strengthened Institutions President Yayi Boni has been re-elected amidst delayed polling in Benin.