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Blasphemy in Nigeria’s legal systems: an explainer
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Arts, Culture and Sport Blasphemy in Nigeria’s legal systems: an explainer

By The Conversation on May 18, 2022May 18, 2022

A court in Kano, northern Nigeria, recently convicted an atheist for making social media posts it found to be blasphemous against Islam. Insults against religion are illegal in Nigeria’s multi-faceted legal codes.

LGBTI refugees seeking protection in Kenya struggle to survive in a hostile environment
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African identities LGBTI refugees seeking protection in Kenya struggle to survive in a hostile environment

By The Conversation on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

LGBTI refugees from other countries expect Kenya to be safer but are quickly disillusioned.

The war in Ukraine: Africa risks paying a heavy price for neutrality
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Politics and Society The war in Ukraine: Africa risks paying a heavy price for neutrality

By The Conversation on May 12, 2022May 12, 2022

The Ukraine crisis is significantly increasing political stress and potential conflict throughout Africa.

How US policy on abortion affects women in Africa
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Politics and Society How US policy on abortion affects women in Africa

By The Conversation on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

For countries that look to the US for guidance and for funding, the consequences will go beyond abortion.

Orlando Julius, Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer, lived for his art
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Arts, Culture and Sport Orlando Julius, Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer, lived for his art

By The Conversation on May 6, 2022May 6, 2022

He played every venue that mattered, a global face of Afrobeat. Orlando Julius embodied the groove.

Former South African president predicts the end of the ruling party: history is on his side
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Politics and Society Former South African president predicts the end of the ruling party: history is on his side

By The Conversation on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022

Any ruling party in South Africa has found it hard to maintain internal coherence and unity over an extended time span amid wide national diversity.

The legacy of Nigerian music star Orlando Julius must not be overlooked
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Arts, Culture and Sport The legacy of Nigerian music star Orlando Julius must not be overlooked

By The Conversation on May 4, 2022May 4, 2022

The man who taught Fela Kuti a thing or two has been all but erased from formal music history. He deserves much better treatment in death.

Kibaki’s capitalist outlook on education in Kenya brought mixed results
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Politics and Society Kibaki’s capitalist outlook on education in Kenya brought mixed results

By The Conversation on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

Kibaki gave Kenya’s higher education sector a free market capitalistic orientation, endearing him to the World Bank and the IMF.

Drivers of electoral violence in Kenya: red flags to watch out for
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Politics and Society Drivers of electoral violence in Kenya: red flags to watch out for

By The Conversation on May 3, 2022May 3, 2022

To predict – and prevent – election-related violence, it’s important to first understand the key drivers of conflict.

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