Where Africa Interprets Itself

“Essays exploring Africa through history, culture, politics, and economic thought—beyond inherited narratives and toward grounded understanding.”

Pascaline Tshikalange is a South African author and process engineer working within the customs and trade environment, where she engages daily with the systems that shape economic policy and outcomes. With an academic background in Industrial Engineering, Economics, and business leadership, her work is grounded in a deep understanding of how both technical and socio-economic structures are designed and sustained.

AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

Her writing sits at the intersection of history, culture, and economics, with a particular focus on African identity, decolonisation, and the restoration of intellectual agency. She explores how narratives about Africa have been formed, challenged, and often distorted, and seeks to present a more grounded, self-defined perspective.

Through her work, Pascaline invites readers—both African and global—to question dominant narratives, confront uncomfortable truths, and engage in a deeper process of understanding identity, power, and knowledge systems. Her voice is both analytical and reflective, aimed at provoking critical thought while contributing to a more conscious and informed worldview

"Africa must be understood from within—not defined from outside."

- MY BLOG POSTS -

My writing seeks to explore Africa through its own

lens—historically, culturally, and economically. It isan invitation to engage with ideas that question

dominant narratives and open space for more

grounded understanding.

January 12, 2024

The Moment I Began Questioning What I Was Taught

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Dec 16, 2023

Who Told Africa’s Story—and Why It Matters

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Dec 16, 2023

Decolonisation Beyond Theory: What It Looks Like in Practice

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