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What is wrong with Nigeria
The title of this piece is not a question. It is an attempt to push the boundaries by which we…
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A vice president with a taste for yachts, sports cars and mansions goes on trial
Even before the corruption trial of Equatorial Guinea’s vice president began in France this week, there was no shortage of…
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Who’s Who Guide to the Top Contenders to Lead South Africa's ANC
The battle to replace South African President Jacob Zuma as the leader of the African National Congress in December is…
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Black Panther has some impressive superpowers—solving cultural appropriation isn’t one of them
In less than two minutes, Marvel Studios generated international hype with the release of the Black Panther trailer. The film…
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African migrants: To Europe, whatever the risk
Uche’s real journey had yet to begin but he had already spent four days in the northern Nigerian city of…
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Protests in Colombia and South Africa reveal link between inequality and popular uprisings
Ongoing anti-government demonstrations in Brazil. The Women’s March on Washington. Protesters in Morocco demanding the right to protest and dissent.…
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In Every Service Branch, Black Troops More Likely to Be Punished by Commanders
Black service members are up to two times more likely to face court-martial or other forms of military punishment than…
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Almost all internet searches in Africa bring up only results from the US and France
A Google search for “Accra,” the capital of Ghana, returns its Wikipedia entry, travel advice from Lonely Planet and TripAdvisor,…
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