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		<title>Understanding the &#8216;Africa Rising&#8217; Meme</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Part of the raison d&#8217;entre for public diplomats is the creation and distribution of memes. Most of us know memes as the cat pictures with big bold text on them discussing their need for cheeseburgers. But the pre-internet definition of &#8230; <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2013/01/14/understanding-the-africa-rising-meme/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=2087&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>African Diplomacy: Overview of a Project</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:50:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[African Union]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[An overview of my latest project: exploring the implications for future regional integration in Africa based on the diplomatic norms I have identified by using Wiseman's framework for diplomatic culture. The findings include the importance of Afromats (African diplomats) who serve as a gatekeeper for diplomatic innovation and how their adherence to maintaining the nation-state's sovereignty is impeding the potential for a pan-African diplomatic service that could elevate the continent's standing in international relations. <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2013/01/10/african-diplomacy-overview-of-a-project/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=2058&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>2012 in review</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:05:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Here&#8217;s an excerpt: 4,329 films were submitted to the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. This blog had 42,000 views in 2012. If each view were a film, this &#8230; <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2012/12/30/2012-in-review/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=1861&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Africa&#8217;s Technological Potential</title>
		<link>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/05/16/africas-technological-potential/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 21:29:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Africa's potential in the technology field is often underestimated. Before long, Africa may out innovate the world because of a comparative advantage that is under appreciated : the lack of a traditional PC-culture.   <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2012/05/16/africas-technological-potential/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=1810&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Post-Conflict Branding &amp; Cote d&#8217;Ivoire: The Power of Chocolate</title>
		<link>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/04/07/post-conflict-branding-and-cote-divoire-the-power-of-chocolate/</link>
		<comments>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/04/07/post-conflict-branding-and-cote-divoire-the-power-of-chocolate/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Apr 2012 21:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nation Branding]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[chocolate]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Branding in post-conflict situations is often neglected by reconstruction specialists, but perhaps it should be a higher priority as a strong nation brand can spill over into other sectors that will spur improvement in the economy and regional integration. <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2012/04/07/post-conflict-branding-and-cote-divoire-the-power-of-chocolate/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=1745&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>African Weeks in Review 24 Feb &#8211; 9 March</title>
		<link>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/03/11/african-weeks-in-review-24-feb-9-march/</link>
		<comments>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/03/11/african-weeks-in-review-24-feb-9-march/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Mar 2012 13:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[kony 2012]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[#kony2012 calls on white westerns to get involved without much of the facts. South Africa apologizes for keeping their citizens protected from disease carrying foreigners, and Mamelodi Sundowns believe no lead is every safe! <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2012/03/11/african-weeks-in-review-24-feb-9-march/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=1692&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Op-Ed: To Save the African State, Negotiate with Terrorists</title>
		<link>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/03/05/op-ed-to-save-the-african-state-negotiate-with-terrorists/</link>
		<comments>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/03/05/op-ed-to-save-the-african-state-negotiate-with-terrorists/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 03:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An Islamic jihadst terrorist group that uses violence in an attempt to expel Western influences is growing in notoriety and expanding its tactical audacity....but its not found where you think it is. <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2012/03/05/op-ed-to-save-the-african-state-negotiate-with-terrorists/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=1660&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>AWIR: 18-24 February</title>
		<link>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/02/25/awir-18-24-february/</link>
		<comments>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/02/25/awir-18-24-february/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 17:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week in Africa, news stories recalled and analyzed the fall out from Zambia's win at the Africa Cup of Nations, how South Africa may no longer be the 'Gateway to Africa', and of course the build up to the elections in Senegal <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2012/02/25/awir-18-24-february/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=1634&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>African Week in Review Feb 11-17</title>
		<link>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/02/19/african-week-in-review-feb-11-17/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The African Week in Review highlights the biggest story on the continent this past week: Zambia's trump in the Africa Cup of Nations.  <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2012/02/19/african-week-in-review-feb-11-17/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=1593&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Namibian Brand Assessment</title>
		<link>http://theafricanfile.com/2012/02/16/namibian-brand-assessment/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>afrikantraveler</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Communication]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nation Branding]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[15 February 2012 The Republic of Namibia is a country with great economic potential that could rival next-door neighbor Botswana if the proper branding techniques are applied in much the same way that Botswana is shifting their economy to one &#8230; <a href="http://theafricanfile.com/2012/02/16/namibian-brand-assessment/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a><img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=theafricanfile.com&#038;blog=6038783&#038;post=1540&#038;subd=theafricanfile&#038;ref=&#038;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
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