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Aghogho Akpome

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Aghogho Akpome

Aghogho Akpome is a senior lecturer in the English department at the University of Zululand. He is a National Research Foundation-rated researcher and writes in his personal capacity.

Josep Borrel’s depiction of Europe as a garden that must protect itself from jungle invaders reveals deeply entrenched feelings of superiority. (Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty Images)
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What we can learn from EU top diplomat’s racist metaphors

Josep Borrel’s depiction of Europe as a garden that must protect itself from jungle invaders reveals deeply entrenched feelings of superiority

  • Aghogho Akpome
7 min read