Bobi Wine entered the political arena with a relatively consistent background of politically critical music.
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Kofi Annan was the first UN employee to rise to the position of Secretary General but his tenure also had a darker side.
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Mental health care is neglected across Africa. But there are several reasons why countries should pay attention.
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Some prosecutions followed soon after President Cyril Ramaphosa promised accountability for the Marikana massacre.
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If Ghana is to fully harness the benefits of space technology, it will need space legislation and regulations.
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Southern Africa’s liberation movements have been losing popularity and confronting a crisis of legitimacy.
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