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While President Mugabe might be known for pan-Africanism, when did he become the poster boy in issues of health and non-communicable diseases in particular?
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Besides its tax contribution to the Liberian Treasury or annual budget, the operations of Firestone Plantations Company have made negligible impact on the national economy since 1926.
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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina of Nigeria Wins World Food Prize
“The World Food Prize gives me greater zeal to feed Africa and end hunger in our world. No resting until we succeed.”
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Trevor Noah: Triumph Of "The Illegal"
“Whereas most children were proof their parents’ love, I was proof of their criminality.” wrote Trevor Noah
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The United States of America Has a Long History of Supporting African Dictators
America has been empowering African dictators since the 1960s thus creating a democratic crisis that still affects several countries.
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The race to the bottom
The race to the bottom in terms of economics is one for attaining the lowest cost, whilst retaining or increasing the highest margin of profit. Who is profiting from this race and at whose expense? Is it sustainable? What forces drive the race?
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The Insanity And Greed Of Mobutu Sese Seko
Mobutu Sese Seko's rule created an irreparable crisis for the Congo, and his rule is one of the most insane ever in the world.
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In What Instances Would a Kardashianification of the Bonang Brand Work?
"In What Instances Would a Kardashianification of the Bonang Brand Work?" A response to “Why the “Kardashianification” of the Bonang brand can’t work in SA” by Lungelo Shezi
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The Africa’s Migrant Crisis: What is driving Migration?
Emigration is rife in African countries. What are the reasons for migrants leaving in droves, even from countries experiencing relative peace and stability? What are the factors triggering migration other than political instability or conflicts?
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Kenya Reaching for Dizzy Heights: Pinnacle Tower to be Tallest Building in Africa
At the corner of Nairobi’s Upper Hill Road and Haile Selassie Avenue, a giant is coming to life.
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"X is missing." What is your First Response?
femicide ˈfɛmɪsʌɪd/ noun the killing of a woman or girl, in particular by a man and on account of her gender.
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On African Countries And Their Desire To Leave The ICC
The ICC is only used on Africans and hardly on Europeans and Americans, which has led to many African countries expressing their desire to pull out.
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Unity Party: Can a House Divided Pull the Strings?
Unless there is a dramatic change in the activities of the Party, the clock is ticking towards the end of its hold on power.
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Austria Set To Have The World's Youngest Leader
Sebastian Kurz is set to become the world's youngest leader.
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My Land is Kenya
One day we will realize there is no such thing as Kenya burning while we stand on the sidelines and wait for it to cool off.
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The African Exponent has compiled the list of the top banks in Africa in 2017.
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It should be noted that studies have shown that marijuana is far less dangerous than legal substances like alcohol and t...
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Raila Odinga Quits
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga said on Tuesday he would not stand in a court-ordered re-run of August’s presidential election that is scheduled...
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The Chad Embarrassment: African States Should Learn the United States Has no Permanent Friends
Chad has been embarrassed for the whole world to watch and this is a good warning for other countries.
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Greatness from Zimbabwe
UbuntuFM's Ikenna Okeh interviewed Faray, band leader from this great new band from Zimbabwe: 'Faray the Great band'. On his music and his first album...
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South Africa: Gender Based Violence Resources
Helplines and resources in South Africa for women and children experiencing gender based violence.
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Liberia’s Democracy in Plummet: The Rogue VS the Riffraff
After six years in handling the state, the party trails behind a Coalition of Democrat change that is bereft of ideas to transform this tiny war-torn ...
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Remembering Thomas Sankara on the 30th Anniversary of His Assassination
Recognizing the ongoing importance of a "politics of madness" to confront neo-imperialism
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Rapidly expanding access to the internet across Africa is helping grassroots opposition movements take on once-invulnerable regimes. Many entrenched rulers have a simple response: pulling the plug.
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African Presidents And Their Love For Changing The Constitutions
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Constitutionalism remains a distant possibility in Africa because Afri...
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Tue, Oct 10, 2017
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The Tragic Mess That Is In South Sudan
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There is need of a concerted effort to clean the mess that is in South...
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Thu, Oct 12, 2017
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Mugabe to Get Fresh Five-year Mandate as ZANU-PF Leader to Foil Rivals
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Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF is planning a special vote to give veteran P...
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Fri, Oct 13, 2017
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Liberia's Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Leaves A Mixed Legacy
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has done all she could to ensure that Liberia re...
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Wed, Oct 11, 2017
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Take advantage of the digital revolution to do more with your time and achieve the results you desire in life and at work.
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Ghanaian Teen Develops a Search Engine That Can Rival Google's YouTube
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Gabriel Opare, a 19 year old from Ghana has developed an impressive se...
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Wed, Jul 26, 2017
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African Countries Must Reject Self-Driving Cars (for now)
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“In a country where you have unemployment, you can’t have a technology...
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Fri, Aug 18, 2017
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American and Swedish Companies Start Implanting Microchips into Employees
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Three Square Market, a company in Wisconsin, America is offering to im...
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Sun, Jul 30, 2017
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Politics Get Into Play as Zimbabwean Government Denies Kwese TV an Operating License
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The government in Zimbabwe fears that if private companies get in cont...
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Fri, Aug 25, 2017
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The growth of many telecommunications companies in Africa has led to endless possibilities.
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Africans Need to be Equipped With Financial Literacy
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Africans need to be in control of their money to alleviate poverty and...
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Thu, Aug 3, 2017
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Africa’s Richest Man Dangote Wants to Buy Arsenal FC and Fire Arsene Wenger
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“The first thing I would change is the coach. He has done a good job, ...
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Fri, Aug 18, 2017
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14 Young Africans Help Create and Launch WealthBankers Job Arena
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WealthBankers with the help of 14 Young Africans have been able to dev...
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Fri, Aug 25, 2017
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The 6 Fastest Growing Economies in Africa
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According to McKinsey 7 Company’s report, ‘Lions on the Move: The Prog...
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Sun, Jul 12, 2015
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Instead of recycling in the West, the waste is being shipped to Africa because it is cheaper to do so.
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Zimbabwean Reporter Arrested For "Grace Mugabe Underwear" Story
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A newspaper story alleging that Grace Mugabe donated used underwear ha...
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Tue, Oct 3, 2017
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Growing up African: Funny Childhood Memories
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Help us celebrate our African parents by sharing your funny childhood ...
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Mon, Oct 9, 2017
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Wole Soyinka, The First African Nobel Laureate for Literature
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Wole Soyinka was the first African to receive the Nobel Prize for Lite...
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Thu, Sep 28, 2017
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Plague Claims 19 Lives in Madagascar
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Plague, a highly infectious disease carried by small mammals like rats...
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Thu, Sep 28, 2017
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An economic analyst described the statistics released by NBS as deceptive, questioning the credibility and integrity of NBS.
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South Africa Will Always be Strong Regardless of Its Economic Slump
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"South's Africa's economy is in dire straits and nothing is going to c...
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Mon, Aug 14, 2017
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Sim Tshabalala from Soweto Becomes First Black CEO of Africa's Largest Bank, Standard Bank
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Sim Tshabalala has become the first black person to lead Africa’s larg...
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Wed, Sep 13, 2017
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In 2017, the Africa Rising Narrative Should Fall
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Whatever narrative the continent chooses should be a reflection of act...
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Thu, Jan 5, 2017
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Why You Should Stay Away From the MMM Ponzi Scheme
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The MMM people are wise too, they promise nothing.
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Sat, May 28, 2016
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Africa’s young women are bringing the fire and the world needs to watch out.
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People With Disabilities Drive Innovation - Haben Girma
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“Unbeknown to most employers, people with disabilities sparked the cre...
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Sat, Sep 16, 2017
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Female Entrepreneurship in Africa: Challenges and Progress
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Africa has made great strides in giving women a voice and also power i...
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Wed, Aug 23, 2017
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How Ukulima Tech Has Revolutionized Farming for Urban Residents in Kenya
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Urban farming in Nairobi and its environs has been made easier, and mo...
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Thu, Apr 21, 2016
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Lessons From Miloud Chaabi, the Goat-herder Who Died a Billionaire
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He was the African definition of a self-made billionaire having come f...
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Sat, Jun 18, 2016
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Watch these movies to understand more about the business. It is believed that many detectives actually watch such movies to polish their skills.
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Boris Johnson's Libya "Dead Bodies" Comment Provokes Anger
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The British Foreign Secretary made reference to "dead bodies" in Libya...
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Wed, Oct 4, 2017
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Bombshell: How Big Pharmaceuticals Create Diseases and Sell Drugs for Them
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A time is approaching when these companies will have us take medicine ...
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Sun, Aug 6, 2017
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Survival Tactics: How to Survive a Lion Attack
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If you ever encounter a lion, it is advised to keep your calm and main...
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Sun, Mar 20, 2016
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Oxfam: 3 Strategies to Minimize Gap Between Rich and Poor
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"Growing economic inequality is bad for us all – it undermines growth ...
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Wed, Jan 20, 2016
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In between, an African safari lets you explore a highly-varied culture with different languages, faiths, and arts.
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Ten Reasons Why You Must Visit Rwanda
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Rwanda is a country that has made tremendous efforts at national heali...
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Tue, Aug 1, 2017
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Tangier to the Transkei – The Best Ways to Travel Around Africa
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Here, we’ll give you the best ways to travel around Africa to tick off...
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Wed, Aug 23, 2017
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Top Ten Reasons Why You Must Visit Botswana
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Botswana is a land of many of wonders, and it's tourism sector is grow...
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Ethiopia's Tigray Region and its Project for Greening its Drylands
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The drylands in Ethiopia's Tigray region have been an environmental th...
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“Whereas most children were proof their parents’ love, I was proof of ...
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Firestone and the Proposed Tyre Plant in the 1960s.
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Besides its tax contribution to the Liberian Treasury or annual budget...
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The Africa’s Migrant Crisis: What is driving Migration?
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In What Instances Would a Kardashianification of the Bonang Brand Work?
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"X is missing." What is your First Response?
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femicide ˈfɛmɪsʌɪd/ noun the killing of a woman or girl, in particular...
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Unity Party: Can a House Divided Pull the Strings?
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Unless there is a dramatic change in the activities of the Party, the ...
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My Land is Kenya
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One day we will realize there is no such thing as Kenya burning while ...
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Greatness from Zimbabwe
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UbuntuFM's Ikenna Okeh interviewed Faray, band leader from this great ...
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Wed, Oct 18, 2017
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South Africa: Gender Based Violence Resources
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Helplines and resources in South Africa for women and children experie...
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Tue, Oct 17, 2017
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The race to the bottom
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The race to the bottom in terms of economics is one for attaining the ...
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Fri, Oct 20, 2017
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The Major Problems That Africa is Facing Today in 2017
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None of Africa’s problems is beyond the means and resources within the...
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Wed, Apr 5, 2017
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Top 10 African Myths
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From the freaky show-stoppers that give more chills than the finest ho...
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Fri, Jul 31, 2015
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The 10 Most Peaceful African Countries
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Lots of the usual suspects, but also plenty of surprises in the Global...
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Meet Africa's Most Educated Presidents
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They don’t just wield political power alone, they are an authority in ...
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Impact of Foreign Aid on Economic Growth in Africa
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Foreign aid is a modern joystick used to play a modern game called the...
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Fri, Jul 31, 2015
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Top 10 Happiest Countries In Africa
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Although the situation in Libya right now is often described as fractu...
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There Are Numerous Business Opportunities in Africa.
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Countries are losing out on the new “Scramble for Africa”. This time t...
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Tue, Jan 26, 2016
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Is Boko Haram on the Verge of Collapse?
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This news is coming at a time when Nigerians, especially those in nort...
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Thu, Sep 8, 2016
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The Scourge of Nigeria's Ailing President Muhummadu Buhari
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Nigeria's president recently returned to his country amid seeping disu...
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Mon, Aug 21, 2017
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Corruption In Nigeria Could Cost Up To 37% Of GDP By 2030
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“Our results show that corruption in Nigeria could cost up to 37% of G...
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Wed, Feb 3, 2016
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Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe created a new cyber security ministry that will focus on crimes on social media and oth...
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Here is a strong champion of the rights of the powerless. He is still a voice of the voiceless.
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Magufuli is leading Africa in the right direction. The rest of the leaders finally have a forward thinking leader to be ...
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The letter to the missionaries shows just how much King Leopold II had a wicked heart and utter contempt for the African...
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The Tanzanian government has reportedly become more serious in undermining democracy, as witnessed by their increasing c...
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