A refugee child in South Africa plays on a road side after attacks on foreigners in 2008.
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The South African print often uses language that portrays foreigners in a bad light, and dehumanises them.
Residents of Accra were given financial aid during the pandemic.
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COVID-19-related support only reduced the negative impact of the pandemic on financial capital, and not on the other forms of capital
In her artwork for the project, Christina Leputla depicted victims of domestic violence fleeing their attacker.
Pain in a thousand stitches; depicting a society where women live in constant fear of being attacked.
Nelson Chamisa, leader of Zimbabwe’s main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change, addresses supporters at a rally.
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Nelson Chamisa defines himself as a social democrat who believes in providing substantial welfare to support healthcare and basic education.
China’s President Xi Jinping at the 2018 Business Forum meeting during the 10th BRICS summit in South Africa.
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The African continent is an obvious contender for courting by major powers.
Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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President Emmerson Mnangagwa has not faced official investigation or prosecution over his role in Operation Gukurahundi – 40 years on.
The clamour for coups among citizens is rising.
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Citizen expectations of governments are not being met by most elected leaders.
Gabon President Ali Bongo Ondimba speaks during a trade conference in London in 2018.
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Gabon is resource rich, but the Bongo family’s continuous rule has been bad news for the country of 2.3 million people.
Nigeria-led Ecowas artillerymen land by helicopter on 10 January, 1999 in Freetown.
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The use of force to end the coup in Niger would come at great cost and cripple the regional fight against terrorism.
A gay pride rally in Entebbe, Uganda in 2014 before a tough anti-homosexuality law was passed.
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The challenge is to ensure that the bank is making decisions on a principled and predictable basis.
Rural women in Nigeria negotiate healthcare decisions with their partners.
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Rural women in Nigeria circumvent patriarchy to make decisions on their healthcare.
Provisions for mandatory inspections to ascertain labour practices are controversial.
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The idea of embedding robust labour obligations in the Kenya-US agreement is highly controversial.
South Sudan President Salva Kiir (left) and Vice President Riek Machar.
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The political elite have held on to power through power-sharing arrangements rather than the ballot. How will that change?
Weapons recovered from bandits during Operation Safe Haven in Nigeria.
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Civilian protection payment is not a sustainable self-protection strategy in north-west Nigeria.
Supporters of Niger’s July 2023 coup celebrate in the capital, Niamey.
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Examining how military coups unfold is crucial to understanding a country’s path back to democracy.
Inflation continues to defy Zimbabwe central bank efforts
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Without governance reforms, Zimbabwe will continue to face an economic crisis.
Raila Odinga, the leader of the Azimio la Umoja coalition in Kenya.
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The government and opposition have a duty to work towards creating a Kenya in which all citizens can live peacefully.
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There are different tactics that governments can use to block the internet, some more sophisticated than others.
Niger’s coup leaders waving at a crowd of supporters in Niamey on August 6, 2023.
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A combination of Nigerian and Nigerien factors dim prospects of Ecowas military intervention in Niger.
Slum-dwellers with high blood pressure struggle to get proper treatment.
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Hypertension is a manageable condition – but left untreated, it can damage organs such as the kidneys, heart and brain.
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg.
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It is not mere expansion, but the character of the expansion which will guide the five Brics countries on whether they admit new members.
Affordable housing in Ghana is unavailable for most people.
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Ghana’s housing deficit needs immediate attention.
Elephants are being forced into confrontations with humans.
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Measures to address tensions between wildlife and humans are critical for Tanzania.
Oil exploration could put the Okavango Delta at risk. Photo: Sergio Pitamitz/VWPics/Universal Images/
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Oil and gas exploration pose a threat to the Okavango River Basin water resources. The Namibian and Botswana governments need to properly assess the risk of contamination.
Brides attend a mass wedding ceremony at the International Pentecostal Holiness Church, south of Johannesburg.
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The Marriage Bill should strike a balance between preserving non-discriminatory cultural and religious practices and promoting liberal values.