A white hunter on an immense and indescribable continent

AI Briefing

• – A Kenyan journalist and writer, Binyavanga Wainaina, criticized Western authors on how to write about Africa, offering a sarcastic list of recommendations to avoid clichés and biased approaches. A novel by Belgian author Gaea Schoeters, 'The Trophy', is analyzed as an example of a well-crafted book that successfully avoids these pitfalls and offers a nuanced portrayal of Africa. The novel's essayistic dimension provides a comprehensive and multifaceted view of the continent's complexities, including its ecosystems, cultures, and histories.