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“After getting pregnant, you are done,” Magufuli said to applause at a rally in Chalinze town, about 100km west of Dar es Salaam.
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It is not enough to pass laws that protect children’s rights, but to implement these laws. It is not enough to print mega billboards and stickers calling for an end to rape, but to impartially prosecute perpetrators of this heinous crime.
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The Pope Donates $400,000 a Month After He Dropped His South Sudan Trip
After dropping his South Sudan trip last month, it has been revealed the pope has donated $400,000 toward aid projects.
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The Pros and Cons of “Primitive” Primary Care in Rural Africa
African healthcare has been able to provide affordable, widespread basic treatments for millions of low-income farmers across geographically widespread area
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Algerian Man Endangers Nephew’s Life for Facebook Likes
“1000 likes or I will drop him,” the man captioned on the picture.
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Kudaman meets UbuntuFM
Kudaman the king of ZimdanceHall is a Zimdancehall Reggae artist and performer from Zimbabwe and currently based in South Africa. We met him recently and have become friends.
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40 Killed Despite Ceasefire Deal in Central Africa Republic
Just a day after a ceasefire deal between the Central African Republic (CAR) government and rebels, at least 40 people have been killed.
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We are UbuntuFM
UbuntuFM is an on-line community aiming to spread the Ubuntu message of ‘humanity towards others’ across the globe out of the belief in a universal bond of sharing that connects all humanity.
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This Generations Revolution Will Not Be Westernized
A short piece by Thobeka Nyathikazi as an introductory to a series on African Thought and the ways it can be utilised to alleviate Africa's Socio-Economic dilemmas.
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Shock as Three 14 Year Old South African Boys Rape a 13 Year Old Girl, and Record Themselves
Three 14 year old boys from HTS Louis Both, a high school in Bloemfontein, South Africa on Monday stood trial at the Mangung One-Step Child Justice on the charges of raping a 13 year old girl on the school premises on 7 June.
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The Fourth Estate
The Fourth Estate, mostly referred to as ‘the press’, is the guardian of veritas and has a special obligation as such when compared to ‘bloggers’. Let’s discuss why it matters and why it has this in fact an extremely important role to fulfil.
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What's Next for Gaddafi’s Preferred Heir and Favorite Son, Saif-al-Islam?
Saif-al-Islam Gaddafi, the preferred successor of the late Libyan President, Muammar Gaddafi, has been freed from prison after six years.
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The Last Thing Lawmakers Must Do – The Masses Are Watching Ahead of 2017 Election
Why then is our government preferring a foreign firm over local Liberian companies especially without a bidding process?
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How a Ugandan Form One Dropout Conned the Kenyan Government and Top ICT Companies
A Ugandan form one dropout who forged academic certificates to get top jobs in government and reputable private companies in Kenya has been arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
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The Rif Rebels Make the Moroccan Spring Come About
This popular movement has undoubtedly exposed the precariousness of the Amazigh/Berbers and the reality of the political game in Morocco.
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Qatar on Wednesday confirmed it has pulled all of its troops from the border of Djibouti and Eritrea.
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Young women in Tunisia have resulted to having hymen reconstruction surgery to avoid been sent back to their parents aft...
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South Africans Can Now Stay In Kenya Up To 90 Days Without a Visa
Nairobi triples the number of days South Africans can stay in Kenya without a visa, from 30 to 90 days.
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Six Terror Suspects Arrested in Kenya
The Kenyan police have arrested six men suspected of planning an attack sponsored by Somali militant group, Al-Shabaab.
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Six Reasons Why You Should Invest In Zambia
Every investor seeks to make a profit, seeks to have the assurance that their investment is safe in the long run. That is what you get by investing in...
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Open Letter To President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
In the midst of mounting challenges, ranging from unimaginable corruption to acute poverty, silence can never be an option for us as advocates. Our sh...
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How To Deal With Your Competition In Business
You can as a company measure your level in a market by the capacity of your competitors. Like the saying goes, “a lion is not bothered by the opinion ...
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Time Management
It comes down to you. Determine its importance, find time for it and do it. Overcome the temptation of procrastination.
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Guinea president Alpha Conde on Sunday wrote to Saudi Arabia offering to mediate in the crisis Gulf between Riyadh and its allies in which they have cut ties with the tiny nation of Qatar.
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Lesotho's Prime Minister's Estranged Wife Shot Dead
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Lesotho's incoming Prime Minister Thomas Thabane estranged wife was sh...
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Thu, Jun 15, 2017
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31 Chinese Immigrants Arrested in Zambia Over Illegal Mining
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Zambia and China are in a diplomatic row following the arrest of 31 Ch...
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Being President for a Very Long Time Is Not a Bad Thing – Museveni
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Uganda's long serving president, Yoweri Museveni, has said being presi...
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Fri, Jun 9, 2017
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DRC’s Kabila Insinuates He is Not Ready to Give up Power Yet
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President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo has insinu...
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Wed, Jun 7, 2017
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Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. It has launched its third initiative in Uganda to support the youth and connect them with relevant tech companies across the world.
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Internet Society and AU Launch Internet Infrastructure Security Guidelines
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The Internet Society in partnership with the AU has launched a new set...
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Wed, May 31, 2017
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Great Tech Innovations By Africans For Africa and the World
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New technological innovations are shifting and transforming Africa. Sm...
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Thu, May 4, 2017
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African Startup, Onyx Connect, Makes a $30 Smartphone
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Onyx Connect, a South Africa based start-up, will start the mass produ...
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Mon, May 15, 2017
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Unlike Others, President Kagame Understands the Benefits of ICT
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"Access to technology and information should not distinguish between r...
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Sun, May 14, 2017
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The traders are against the petty Chinese traders who they say enjoy tax reliefs allowing them to sell the products at far cheaper prices. This is unlike their Ugandan counterparts who have to factor in taxes resulting in expensive prices.
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A Glimpse at How Africa’s Second Richest Woman, Folorunsho Alakija, Made Her Wealth
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Rags to riches is a familiar narrative, but when it comes to Folorunsh...
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Fri, Apr 14, 2017
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Tanzania Largest Bank, FMBE, Accused of Funding Terrorism by United States
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Tanzania largest bank, FBME, closed its doors on Tuesday after a revok...
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Wed, May 10, 2017
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Countries With the Highest Paying Jobs in Africa
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These are the countries with the highest paying jobs in Africa.
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Tue, May 9, 2017
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The Most Attractive Investment Destinations in Africa, 2017
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Although not as with exciting pace as once captured in international n...
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Mon, Apr 10, 2017
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A 22 year-old Ghanaian footballer has been sentenced to two years in prison by a Swedish court for beating and raping his wife.
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Kenya: Drama as Cheating Husband and Sister-in-Law Caught 'Stuck' in the Act
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Residents of Nakuru’s Tanners area in Kenya were made spectators of qu...
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Sat, Jun 10, 2017
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Juventus Midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah to Leave Club after Champions League Defeat
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Ghana and Juventus midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah, is considering to leave...
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Tue, Jun 6, 2017
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Meet Luke Westcott, the 23 Year Old Beating Adidas and Puma in Supplying Football Kits in Africa
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Going by his company’s progress in the East African region, the popula...
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Thu, Jun 8, 2017
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Ghanaian Bishop Claims Jesus Sent Him a WhatsApp Message not to Save Lynched Army Captain Mahama
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A leading Ghanaian bishop has now sensationally claimed to have forese...
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Wed, Jun 7, 2017
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Up to 300 direct jobs will be created in a new venture which will see Volvo Group set-up a manufacturing plant in Mombasa to cater for the East African markets.
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Importation of Maize From Mexico Won’t Solve Kenya's "Unga" Problems
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Kenyans millers have warned that 335,000 bags of maize from Mexico are...
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Sun, May 14, 2017
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Major Problems Investors Face When Doing Business in Africa
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Business creation, property registration, access to credit, and protec...
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The Richest Countries in Africa
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The criteria used is the country’s GDP per capita and the Purchasing P...
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Top Ten Banking Brands in Africa
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These are 10 of the greatest African bank brands which should manage y...
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A mentor is a great partner in a tennis game. They are the person(s) you bounce your ideas around, and in turn, they bounce them back to you as strategies to improve your venture.
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5 Habits Adopted By Winning African Entrepreneurs: They Can Work For You Too!
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The right strategies are those that keep one focused and self-discipli...
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Tue, May 23, 2017
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Why You Should Apply For the XL Africa Call for Digital Startups Now
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World Bank Group’s XL Africa is seeking to support your Digital Startu...
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Fri, May 26, 2017
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Three Inventions That Could Change Education System in Kenya
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Learning is crucial to development. To cope with learning challenges, ...
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Sun, Apr 16, 2017
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What African Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Esther Afua Ocloo
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Esther Afua Ocloo, an inspiring Ghanaian entrepreneur said: “women mus...
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Thu, May 4, 2017
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French artist Abraham Poincheval, who famously spent a week inside a rock and two weeks inside a bear sculpture, has succeeded in hatching nine chicken eggs after incubating them for some three weeks.
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Leaked Pentagon Documents Show How USA Created and Help Fund ISIS
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The United States is culpable and should take responsibility for the m...
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Fri, Aug 19, 2016
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World of Mathematics Shocked By This New Discovery
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New discovery by a pair of mathematicians puts to question the previou...
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Wed, Mar 16, 2016
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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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The vast African deserts, huge valleys, forests and savannah lands support a variety of wildlife, some of which are only unique to the continent.
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The Most Romantic Safaris in Africa
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Africa has proven time and again to be the perfect scene for legendary...
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The Forgotten Miniature Pyramids of Sudan
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Sudan’s Kush sites of Meroe provide a glimpse of the life and culture ...
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Traveling in Africa Has Just Become Easier
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More African countries are relaxing visa rules allowing more African c...
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Mon, May 22, 2017
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Rwanda: Land of a Thousand Hills through the Eyes of a Kenyan Tourist
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Rwanda is a beautiful land with several hills which led to its nicknam...
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The Pros and Cons of “Primitive” Primary Care in Rural Africa
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African healthcare has been able to provide affordable, widespread bas...
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Bridging The Gap And Going Beyond Rhetoric To Protect Liberian Children
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It is not enough to pass laws that protect children’s rights, but to i...
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This Generations Revolution Will Not Be Westernized
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The Fourth Estate
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The Fourth Estate, mostly referred to as ‘the press’, is the guardian ...
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The Last Thing Lawmakers Must Do – The Masses Are Watching Ahead of 2017 Election
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We are UbuntuFM
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UbuntuFM is an on-line community aiming to spread the Ubuntu message o...
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Kudaman meets UbuntuFM
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Kudaman the king of ZimdanceHall is a Zimdancehall Reggae artist and p...
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The Rif Rebels Make the Moroccan Spring Come About
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This popular movement has undoubtedly exposed the precariousness of th...
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How Cameroon’s N’kono Inspired Italy’s Buffon To Leave Striking Role
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From the Buffon-N’kono story, it can be seen that inspiration knows no...
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Six Reasons Why You Should Invest In Zambia
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Every investor seeks to make a profit, seeks to have the assurance tha...
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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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Top 10 Cheapest African Countries to Live or Retire
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If you are planning on moving to one of the countries in Africa, this ...
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Best Countries to do Business in Africa, 2017
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The African Exponent compiles 10 African countries best for doing busi...
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How Africa’s Richest Man Lost $3.7BN in a Day
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On Monday, Africa’s richest man lost $3.7 billion of his wealth as the...
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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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Photo-shopped WhatsApp Nude Image of Senegalese President Lands Four in Jail
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Three women and a man were charged on Friday for sharing a doctored nu...
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After Buhari and Mugabe, another African President Goes Abroad for Treatment
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The government of Angola confirmed for the first time on Monday that 7...
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5 President Mugabe Rib Crackers
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Apart from anti-West speeches and the notorious land grab of the early...
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Wed, Mar 23, 2016
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Mugabe, Museveni and Others: Dictators and Enemies of Africa, not Pan Africanists
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Do not be fooled by empty speeches against America and her friends on ...
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Is Magufuli an Impulsive Mad Dictator?
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If fighting corruption makes Magufuli a mad dictator, Africa needs mor...
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A Zimbabwe man has sent the social media abuzz after he was caught disguising as his girlfriend in order to write her O’...
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61 people have been killed in a recent north-east Somalia attack, an Al-Shabab militant group claims.
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