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RAW Book Review: Home
The Real African|| By Dumani Mandela Home by Toni Morrison is a well-crafted and well thought out mini novel. This…
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A pollination technique invented by a 12 year old slave is the reason Vanilla is available today
Edmond Albius was born a slave but became an important figure in the cultivation of vanilla. At the age of…
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"Amazing Grace" is about redeeming its white writer for his role in slavery
We all know these words because, objectively, “Amazing Grace” is a beautiful hymn that has withstood the test of time.…
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Lack of Education and Mismatched Skills Hinder Africa’s Development
Lack of education and mismatched skills are major causes of rising numbers of unemployment across Africa. The African Union…
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5 of the worst atrocities carried out by British Empire, after 'historical amnesia' claims
The British people suffer “historical amnesia” over the atrocities committed by their former empire, an Indian MP and author has…
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Ethiopia vs Kenya – The Chinese standard gauge rails compared
East Africa plays host to two of the continent’s most modernized rail transport system. Regional economic giants, Kenya and Ethiopia…
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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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A woman’s world for South Sudanese refugees
An estimated 86% of the more than 900,000 South Sudanese refugees in Uganda are women and children, says the UN.…
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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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Imagining a United States Of Africa
Africa watchers point out that there are signs for hope – freedom of expression and freedom of movement have increased…
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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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Who is Saif al-Islam Gaddafi?
Slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi’s son has been released following nearly six-years of detention. The most prominent son of slain…
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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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How women are pushing back against rape culture in South Africa
South Africa’s sexual offense statistics are alarming. A high-profile court case sparked a national debate about rape culture as well…
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