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201919 minGdoc-short

Social Inequality Political Systems

Libertai

201919 minGdoc-short

Crawford Mandumbwa, a Botswana artist, shares his insights on African politics, society, and the ongoing social vulnerabilities affecting the continent.

Social Inequality Political Systems

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Crawford Mandumbwa, a Botswana artist, shares his insights on African politics, society, and the ongoing social vulnerabilities affecting the continent.

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Crawford Mandumbwa, an artist from Botswana, discusses various topics related to African politics, society, and culture. He addresses ongoing issues of social vulnerability in Africa. The film provides a platform for Mandumbwa's perspectives on the challenges faced by the continent. His commentary reflects on the current state of affairs affecting communities across Africa. This 19-minute documentary captures his insights and opinions on these critical matters.

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