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Africa's Development Hinges on Narrative and Interpretive Sovereignty, Expert Says

Africa's Development Hinges on Narrative and Interpretive Sovereignty, Expert Says

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Africa's Development Hinges on Narrative and Interpretive Sovereignty, Expert SaysDevelopment fails when it ignores lived narratives.#AfricanCurrents sat with... 26.02.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Africa's Development Hinges on Narrative and Interpretive Sovereignty, Expert SaysDevelopment fails when it ignores lived narratives.#AfricanCurrents sat with Rachel Athieno, a pan-African narrative strategist and founder of the EduCinema Initiative in Uganda, for a deep dive into the power of storytelling in development, why Africans should be co-creators of their stories.‍ For decades, Africa’s development story was measured through Western metrics that drowned out the continent’s own voice. Now policymakers and strategists are reclaiming the narrative. But why does it matter who tells Africa's stories? Drop your thoughts in the comments ▶ Engage with the full discussion via: Telegram’s built-in player Our website Apple Podcasts | Afripods | Deezer | Pocket Casts | Podcast Addict | SpotifySubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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