Zohran Mamdani’s victory bridges long-standing divisions within the city’s Muslim community

Zohran Mamdani’s victory bridges long-standing divisions within the city’s Muslim community

Stepping out of the shadows Throughout the campaign, Mamdani faced Islamophobic attacks from political opponents. During a radio interview, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo appeared to suggest Mamdani would cheer on another 9/11. Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa accused him of supporting “global jihad,” while Mayor Eric Adams insinuated that Mamdani is an extremist who supports…

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Africa: Transitional Justice in Sudan – Between a Long-Standing Elusive Quest and the Foundation for an Alternative Future

Africa: Transitional Justice in Sudan – Between a Long-Standing Elusive Quest and the Foundation for an Alternative Future

Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books. It is edited and managed by the…

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