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    John Kani on what Black Panther means for Africa

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    During an interview at the US premiere of Black Panther, the legendary South African actor John Kani - who plays King T’Challa in Marvel’s...

    Garissa: the Kenyan town attacked by Al Shabaab

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    Bodies are still being recovered from Garissa University College in Kenya, where Al Shabaab gunmen are holding students hostage. As the devastating tragedy unfolds,...

    Remembering Robert Sobukwe 39 years on, in his own words

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    February 27 marks 39 years since radical revolutionary, Mangaliso Robert Sobukwe, passed. He is most known for being a prominent South African political dissident,...

    How the Basic Income Grant has worked in other countries

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    Since 2020, the Basic Income Grant (BIG)/ Universal Basic Income (UBI)has been a huge point of discussion. From civil society to government to policymakers,...

    How Climate Change Drives Conflict In Africa

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    Climate change is fast becoming a reality that no person or government can ignore. Yet it is being ignored despite the myriad of ways...

    Calls for independence for Southern Cameroons continue to grow

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    October 1 is a day of liberation and freedom for the peoples and territory known as Southern Cameroons. Anglophone Cameroonians gathered at the weekend...

    Travelling while black: 7 South African travelogues you should read

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    Travel writing in Africa is often associated with colonial ventures of the past or white adventure pursuits of today. But Africans themselves have long...

    7 African countries going to the polls in 2023

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    Politically there is always something happening on the African continent and this year is no different. There are several general, parliamentary and presidential elections...

    Trade, Tourism and Education: China’s impact on South Africa is growing

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    Over the past decade, South Africa has continued to strengthen its ties with the People's Republic of China. The country could stand to gain...

    Here’s Why SA Did Not Sign The Africa Free Trade Deal...

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    Earlier this month, African leaders gathered in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, to sign an agreement that could have huge implications for commerce and...

    Zambians lay President Michael Sata to rest

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    Lusaka, Zambia - Zambia's President Michael Sata was given a warm sendoff by mourners at Heroes Stadium yesterday, when he was finally laid to...

    Rafiki is a Black queer love affirmation

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    Living in a pandemic has given us the opportunity to travel and explore the world through watching films. Queer people will tell you how...

    West Africa Focus: This is what’s happening in Mali and Burkina...

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    Over the past weeks, Mali and Burkina Faso have been in the news for the unrest happening in the two countries. Here is what...

    Africa Day: Exploitation ‘Driving’ Xenophobia in Cape Town

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    Escalating xenophobia in South Africa is tarnishing its "Rainbow Nation''. But over the past year, the spotlight has increasingly shifted focus to Cape Town...

    These startups and community projects are providing food during COVID-19

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    As the world continues to deal with the widespread effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a recognised need to preserve access to healthy...

    The top five issues Kenyan youth want addressed now

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    Acording to statistics from thinktank youthpolicy.org, 75% of the Kenyan population is below 30 years old. They are considered the future of the country,...

    “Unqualified” Zimbabwean teacher created a top tutoring academy on WhatsApp

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    Maxwell Chimedza is an “unqualified” teacher from Zimbabwe. While he doesn’t have a formal degree, Chimedza uses his cellphone to tutor students. “Honestly, I...

    Passport power: do you know where South Africa ranks?

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    South Africa is ranked 54th in the ranking of all the world’s passports. This is according to the annual Henley Passport Index from consultancy...

    Malawian fishers are killing their livelihood with mosquito nets

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    Malaria remains a leading killer disease in Southern Africa, with Malawi having one of the highest prevalence rates at 33%, according to the Malaria...

    #LGBQTILife : Homophobia is a colonial import Africa upholds with its...

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    The anti-LGBQTIA+ laws in Africa are a remnant of colonialism. The penal code was a set of laws which criminalised being gay. While Britian...