Egenie told her story for her father whom she describes as her friend and mentor.
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Wider access to technology has increased possibilities to share stories via digital means.
The latest World Bank report on South Africa identifies land reform as critical factor of addressing the country’s economic challenges.
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The latest World Bank report on South Africa addresses solutions to the country’s economic challenges.
Artist Johannes Phokela’s ceramic memorial wall.
Ruth Simbao
The persistence of Sam Nzima’s June 16 photograph is remarkable. The shadow in the photograph can be read as a metaphor for the rich debate that this image continues to bring to the surface.
Nigeria has abundant energy resources but about 40% of the population don’t have access to electricity.
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Nigeria can make some changes to harness its energy resources and lower its carbon footprint while providing power to its people.
South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has a tough job of fixing the damage caused during Jacob Zuma’s era.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has to show that he’s a decisive leader who can take unpopular decisions.
A nurse prepares the Ebola vaccine in Bikoro in the DRC.
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Teams administering the Ebola vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in a race against time to find and help people exposed.
Low funding for agriculture is a risk to development in Kenya.
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Kenya’s new budget is expected to focus on food security, manufacturing, universal health coverage, and affordable housing.
One of the favourites to win the World Cup, Germany’s national football team, on their way to Russia.
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Can we trust expert football predictions? Perhaps, but it’s variable.
A clinic in northern Tanzania which has one of the lowest facility birth rates in the country.
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Tanzania would like more than 80%of births to be overseen by skilled health care providers
The public liking towards South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has benefited the ANC.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa’s popularity has improved the favourability of the governing ANC among South Africans.
Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah at a training session in Cairo.
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Africa has always promised a great deal in the international showcase but delivered very little at the football world cup.
It would be in Africa’s best interests to limit a rise in global temperature.
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Keeping global warming to 1.5°C could significantly decrease the frequency of extreme climate events across Africa.
By focusing on evidence to inform policy, Africa can tackle some major problems.
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Africa has a real challenge when it comes to using academic research and evidence to design policies.
A poverty index is revealing new insights about deprivation in South Africa.
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A newish method called the multidimensional poverty index is revealing new insights into the South Africa’s poverty.
Senegal’s starting 11 before a recent friendly against Luxembourg.
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When Senegal face Poland in their first World Cup match in Russia, the whole nation will be roaring them on to victory.
Constraints to growth and productivity remain notable, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing in Uganda.
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In coming years, Uganda’s GDP growth is set to accelerate as recent and ongoing public investments begin to yield returns.
Nelson Mandela embodied South Africa’s long, arduous journey to freedom and equality.
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Nelson Mandela’s centenary celebrations provide a chance to debunk the lie that he sold out black South Africans.
At the 2014 World Cup African fans felt that Nigeria were on the receiving end of poor refereeing.
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Video Assistant Referees at the World Cup finals in Russia might help African teams to do better than they have done so far.
An artist’s impression of Tutusius at Waterloo Farm.
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The discovery of two separate fossils tetrapod species proves that they lived all over the world by the end of Devonian.
The Khi Solar One concentrating solar power plant in South Africa.
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Solar power technology has huge potential for Africa. But there are some barriers.
A scene from ‘Wolf Warrior 2’.
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Film could benefit China’s soft power. It highlights the country’s deep pockets and potential for wider audience appeal.
History textbooks suggest that in 1994 when formal apartheid and racial exclusion ended, so did prejudice and racism.
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History needs to focus on historical consciousness if students are to become capable of dealing with South Africa’s social problems.
Palestinian protesters run for cover from Israeli teargas in May.
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The UN’s Responsibility to Protect framework for safeguarding civilians against atrocities could help resolve the Gaza crisis.
Libya’s last election was in 2014.
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Libya’s proposed elections and any subsequent interim government will fail if the country’s challenges aren’t addressed.
People feel a real sense of community in slums like Kibera in Nairobi.
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Moving people without taking their social and economic concerns into consideration isn’t the way to deal with urban slums.