The Shadow of the Mansa: A novel of fear, courage, and the liberating force of solidarity

By Sulayman Jeng What happens when fear becomes a ruler’s greatest weapon—and ordinary people finally decide they have had enough? In the fictional West African nation of Kankary Kunda, power has become personal. The Mansa rules through intimidation, division and silence, while families and communities learn to survive beneath the weight of his authority. But […]