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Does Africa have a far right? It’s complicated

From political homophobia to anti-Western populism, Africa’s right doesn’t fit neatly into familiar Western boxes

By Nandini Naira Archer
Does Africa have a far right? It’s complicated
Residents, members of Operation Dudula and March take part in a march for local empowerment to the Bellville Home Affairs office on July 08, 2026, in Bellville, South Africa (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)
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