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Reverend Frank Chikane on Tuesday made sensational claims that the South African ruling party, will steal the 2019 elections using funds laundered through state capture.
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you only truly realize how difficult it is when you make plans to start your own company. It’s a harsh reality that one day we all will face. At the start of any change you are going to be challenge.
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The 17 African Countries Which Attained Independence in 1960, the Year of Africa
The year of Africa signified a new era of Africa of self-rule.
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Nigeria, the Country Where Mob Action is Slowly Replacing Justice
We shouldn’t make jungle justice our last resort or be seen taking laws in our hands.
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The Story of Arthur Zang's Groundbreaking Cardiopad
Cameroon's Arthur Zang invented the Cardiopad and it has received huge success.
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Womenpreneurs: The Right to do Better than 'Just o.k'!
African Women raise figures and eyebrows thanks to the increasing role they play via entrepreneurship. Managing their companies and resources, providing jobs, improving their communities, leaving autonomy values legacy for generations to follow.
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Ongoing War Between Uber and Metered Taxis in South Africa
The impasse between Uber drivers and metered-taxi operators continues.
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Net Neutrality: Why it matters
Net Neutrality safeguards diversity and equal opportunity. It is a matter of personal freedom. It cannot be traded against profit. It matters.
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Is Ivanka Trump's Sitting In For Her Father At The G20 Summit, A Case of Nepotism or Feminism?
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Africa can Feed the Whole World
Africa can feed the world if the governments and the private sector collaborate to revitalise the sleeping giant that is agriculture in the continent.
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Why this Ugandan Primary School Needs Your Help
The school is requesting everyone to contribute to their fundraising campaign, by donating directly to the following account number: KASIISI PRIMARY SCHOOL PTA A/C no.1300067178 or using mobile money on 0774943034.
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Nelson Mandela: The Man Who Gave His Life for Freedom
The world remembers Nelson Mandela for being a father of South Africa and a champion of reconciliation but he was so much more. Nelson Mandela was a family man, a pan-African icon, a husband, a rebel and a hero.
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The Proliferation of Gambling in Liberia: A Promise Betrayed – Can President EJS Salvage her Legacy?
What Liberian youth want is not the proliferation of gambling, but the proliferation of gainful employment, quality education and sustainable empowerment through profitable life skills and entrepreneurship.
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The Mighty Proteas Dismantle England in Second Test Cricket Match
South Africa level Test series by beating England with 340 runs.
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Let's Show Love
King Vusi Mavuthela wrote this very short, sweet but poignant story that shows us how love can often be a very simple act of understanding and compassion.
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Steve Biko left black people nuggets of wisdom to reassert themselves in a world that consistently undermines their wort...
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Macron conveniently overlooked the looting and exploitation but chose to call Africans uncivilised.
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Kenya Cuts Government and Legislature’s Salaries
This is the Africa of the future: a continent where leaders sacrifice their comforts for the development of their countries.
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Ghana Launches First Satellite into Space
Ghana’s learning institutes and the country itself are breaking new ground. This is no child’s play.
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Moving Up the Ladder
This is a two part essay on the issues of access and identity for Africa's cosmopolitan elite and implications for the social, economic and environmen...
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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-Econ...
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Moving Up the Ladder: Part Two
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For Black Women Who Vote ANC
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Rwanda’s First Female Independent Presidential Candidate, Diane Rwigara, Disqualified From Elections
Women Empowerment
Diane Rwigara took a risk for every woman in Rwanda and Africa. She was victimised for taking a stand and now her presidential dreams are over but the activist lives on.
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Jacob Zuma: A Prime Example of How Some African Leaders Abuse Pan-Africanism
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It is now increasingly rare to find leaders who are fully committed to...
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Tue, Jul 4, 2017
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Throwback: When President Mugabe was Anointed Gaddafi’s “Successor” as King of Kings
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“I got the gown from Gaddafi before he died and after his death Mugabe...
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Fri, Jul 7, 2017
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Mugabe Donates 300 Cows to African Union
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To help stop depending on aid funding, Zimbabwe's president, Robert Mu...
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Mon, Jul 3, 2017
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DRC: Africans Rising for Justice Condemns Congolese Activists’ Arrest and Detention without Charge
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Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity calls for an end to a g...
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Mon, Jul 3, 2017
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New technological innovations are shifting and transforming Africa. Smart young entrepreneurs, developers and programmers have sprung up in innovation hubs, accelerators and incubators centers around the continent.
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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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27 Year Old Nigerian Wins $32,000 UK’s Royal Academy of Engineering Award
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A 27 year old Nigerian Systems engineer has won UK’s Royal Academy of ...
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Thu, May 25, 2017
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The Most In-Demand Programming Languages in Africa
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If you are interested in a rapid-growing and lucrative career, take yo...
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Mon, May 15, 2017
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Andela to Support Talented Ugandan Tech Developers in Its 3rd African Initiative
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Andela is building the next generation of global technology leaders. I...
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Wed, May 31, 2017
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According to the Africa Progress Panel, two in three Africans lack access to electricity. How can Africa possibly rise without lights on?
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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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African Video-on-Demand Services, Showmax, Frontrow, Kwese, Take the Fight to Netflix
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While at least internet TV is the future, traditional pay-TV is still ...
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Thu, Apr 27, 2017
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Germans Will Only Invest In Zimbabwe after Security and Policy Clarity Assurances
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Ambassador Thorsten Hutter said one of the issues demanded by both Ger...
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Sun, May 21, 2017
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Kenya has over 42 different tribes, all with distinct cultural identities, traditions, and dialects. This cultural diversity in Kenya has given rise to a blend of traditional attires which a number of ethnic groups have managed to keep to date..
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Exposed: Ignorant Australian Social Media Responses to East African Famine
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These are some of the views expressed on the Australian cyber-space. T...
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Thu, Jul 6, 2017
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Liverpool Willing to Break Club Record Fee for 22 Year Old Keita
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Liverpool is willing to pay a staggering $91 million to bring Naby Kei...
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Fri, Jun 30, 2017
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Ugandan Car Thief Attacked by Swamp of Bees, Reports Himself to Police
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A middle-aged Ugandan man, Francis Sikadigu, has learned never to mess...
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Wed, Jun 28, 2017
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6 Year Old Tanzanian Creates a High-tech Computer Learning Game
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A six year old first-grade student from Tanzania has set the internet ...
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Wed, Jun 28, 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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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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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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Tue, Sep 27, 2016
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Five Facts You Didn’t Know About African Economies
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Today some African countries like Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda are amon...
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The right strategies are those that keep one focused and self-disciplined to achieve the set goal.
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Challenges that African Youth Must Overcome to Advance in Agriculture
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Young people are skeptical about agriculture, despite the fact that th...
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Tue, May 2, 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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Why Mentors Are Important for Entrepreneurial Success and Why You Need One Now
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A mentor is a great partner in a tennis game. They are the person(s) y...
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Tue, Jun 13, 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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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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Obama Immortalized: Scientists Name 9 Animals in His Honor
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Scientists have shown appreciation for America’s President Barack Obam...
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Sat, Jan 7, 2017
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World’s First: In Vitro Fertilization Last Hope to Save White Rhino
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There are only three Northern White rhinos remaining in the world, and...
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Fri, Jun 3, 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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Why The World Could Lose 70 Million Children by 2030
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UNICEF has warned that about 70 million children could die in the next...
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Tue, Jun 28, 2016
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Breath-taking sunsets, an incredible amount of beautiful and diverse wildlife, unspoilt and rugged scenery! These are just a few words to describe South Africa.
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Zanzibar: the Island Of Cloves that Hosts the First Stone Town, Bursting with Disparate Cultures!
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In the words of Mohammed Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan traveler and scholar,...
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Thu, Jun 29, 2017
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Studying Abroad Has Enlightened Me More On Self and Home Country- Kenya
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My experience in Cyprus is intriguing, eye-opening and a moment for se...
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Fri, Jun 30, 2017
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AfDB Calls for Consolidation on Visa Openness to Spur Intra-Africa Trade and Tourism in East Africa
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Free movement of people can be a catalyst for trade, investment, intra...
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Wed, Jun 28, 2017
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South Africans Can Now Stay In Kenya Up To 90 Days Without a Visa
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Nairobi triples the number of days South Africans can stay in Kenya wi...
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Womenpreneurs: The Right to do Better than 'Just o.k'!
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Nigeria, the Country Where Mob Action is Slowly Replacing Justice
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Signs You To Hire A Business Coach
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you only truly realize how difficult it is when you make plans to star...
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Fri, Jul 21, 2017
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Net Neutrality: Why it matters
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Net Neutrality safeguards diversity and equal opportunity. It is a mat...
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Tue, Jul 18, 2017
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Moving Up the Ladder
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This Generations Revolution Will Not Be Westernized
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Moving Up the Ladder: Part Two
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The second part on the essay of access, being African and fashion - ge...
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For Black Women Who Vote ANC
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Is Ivanka Trump's Sitting In For Her Father At The G20 Summit, A Case of Nepotism or Feminism?
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SEM and SEO Strategies: The Secret Sauce of Winning
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Other than consistency, you need patience if you are to come up with a...
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Muammar Gaddafi and The United States of Africa
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Whoever killed the Colonel also killed off the prospects of a United S...
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Wed, Mar 9, 2016
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China’s Silent Donkey Skin Importation From Africa
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In order to keep up with the production of the premium E’jiao tonic, 4...
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Ethio-Djibouti Railway Project: Africa's First Modern Electric Railway
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Ethiopia has set the bar very high and is seemingly asking Africa to f...
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Sun, Oct 9, 2016
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Africans in China: Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of the Fence?
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A young Gambian man has taken it upon himself to tell about his horrif...
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Did Obama Fail Africa?
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The better question would have been, ‘Did Obama owe Africa anything?’
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The Most Peaceful Countries in Africa, 2016
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According to the 2016 Global Peace Index these countries are ranked ba...
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Ten Reasons Libya Under Gaddafi Was a Great Place to Live
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Was Gaddafi a dictator? Yes! However, he also had a heart for his coun...
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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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The Happiest Countries in Africa, 2017
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Compiled below are the ten happiest countries in Africa, according to ...
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Ripping the African Map Apart: Will the World Finally Recognise the Nation of Somaliland?
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If Somaliland is successful, Africa is set for another cartographic ma...
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