Historical Narratives in African Media: The Case of The Continent

Abstract

The Continent is a weekly digital platform that has been published since April 18, 2020. As of June 23, 2023, the 130th issue of the magazine has been released. It is observed that The Continent has an editorial stance rooted in Pan-Africanist ideology, and the articles are presented to the readers within this framework. The Continent focuses on African political, social, economic, and cultural issues, as well as the continent's relationships with other areas. The papers produced not only investigate contemporary events, but also their ties to the past. In this article, the historical writings in The Continent are examined, and the treatment of past events is investigated. Consequently, the aim is to explore how a Pan-Africanist publication in Africa approaches and presents various events and figures in its historical analysis.