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Littered With Senseless Loans, Africa’s Path Leads to Recolonisation
Last week I was reading about a lucky Spanish woman - a centenarian who survived the great flu of 1918…
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Why do White People feel so entitled to parts of Africa?
White people are trying to say that they’re “native” to South Africa or that South Africa was uninhabited during the…
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Open letter from African intellectuals to leaders over COVID-19
Dozens of prominent intellectuals, writers and academics from across Africa have co-signed an open letter addressed to the continent's leaders,…
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Why you need to know what ‘misogynoir’ means right now
Even if you're unfamiliar with the term misogynoir, which is anti-black misogyny that specifically targets black women, you've likely seen…
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New US Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany ran a racist, right-wing conspiracy blog
I’m about three hours into a deep wallow in new US Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany’s blog and – spoiler alert…
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Mau Mau Uprising
The Mau Mau Uprising (1952–1960), also known as the Mau Mau Rebellion, the Kenya Emergency, and the Mau Mau Revolt,…
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Extremists see global chaos from virus as an opportunity
JOHANNESBURG -- Both the Islamic State group and al-Qaida see the coronavirus as a threat, but some of their fighters…
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How Nigeria’s kings lost their power
Image copyright Getty Images From emirs to kings, Nigeria's traditional rulers are increasingly being humiliated by politicians - and mocked…
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As offerings dwindle, some churches fear for their future
Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College in Illinois, which already has offered resources to churches in response to COVID-19.“Some changes…
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The Supreme Court handed down a unanimous decision that bodes ill for the future of civil rights
Like most of the country, the Supreme Court is in coronavirus lockdown, closing its building to the public and postponing…
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How strong a role does religion play in US elections?
On March 17, Joe Biden took firm control of the Democratic nomination process, winning primaries Florida, Illinois and Arizona by…
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Black voters power Biden’s Super Tuesday success
DETROIT (AP) — Joe Biden’s presidential campaign spent the past month on the verge of collapse after disappointing finishes in…
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How to argue with a racist: Five myths debunked
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Racism can be debunked with facts and science Stereotypes and myths about race abound,…
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Five Key Lessons from Ebola That Can Help Us Win Against Coronavirus, Everywhere
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented challenge. While countries with advanced healthcare systems struggle in the fight against COVID-19, its…
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Ask a Rich Person: Do You Feel Bad That Your Money Buys You Political Power?
What a time to be in the 1 percent. On one hand, you’re regarded by pretty much everyone as the…
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