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Diaspora
The African diaspora thrives in the United States
The United States is home to a thriving African diaspora that has made important cultural, scientific and civic contributions. In…
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Arts/Culture
Understanding Zimbabwe’s Shona Stone Sculpture
Shona stone sculpture during the Berlin Bazaar trade fair in Germany, 2018. The artwork in Zimbabwe dates as far back…
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Politics
Lesotho’s new Prime Minister, Sam Matekane is a diamond magnate
Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane, a former businessman turned politician, was sworn in as Lesotho’s new prime minister on Friday, October 28.…
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Politics
‘The Crown kept quiet’: UK’s broken land promises in Zimbabwe
Originally published on Aljazeera by Chris Muronzi Some Zimbabweans criticise the late monarch for failing to ‘promote the interests of…
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Politics
Ghanaian-British Kwasi Kwarteng is UK’s first Black Chancellor of the Exchequer
On September 6, 2022, Ghanaian British politician, Akwasi Addo Alfred Kwarteng was named United Kingdom’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, under…
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Politics
William Ruto’s rise from chicken seller to Kenya’s president-elect
William Ruto – who has been declared the winner of Kenya’s heavily disputed presidential election – had a childhood that…
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Politics
Why Kenya’s August 9th presidential election is important
Kenyans are currently voting today, August 9th to choose a successor to President Uhuru Kenyatta after a decade in power. The race…
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Opinion
Russia and the West battle it out in Africa
Originally published on Gzero by Gabrielle Debinski Russia’s top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, is currently on a tour to reassure African…
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Politics
Why Rwanda doesn’t celebrate its Independence Day
On July 1, Rwanda marked 60 years of independence from Belgium. However, unlike other African countries that celebrate with pomp…
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Arts/Culture
First ever ‘Africa Fashion’ exhibition opens in London
Britain’s most extensive exhibition of African fashion is set to open in London, showcasing designers past and present, as well…
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