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Jonas Gwangwa embodied South Africa’s struggle for a national culture
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Arts, Culture and Sport Jonas Gwangwa embodied South Africa’s struggle for a national culture

By The Conversation on January 26, 2021January 26, 2021

The revered trombonist, composer and cultural activist never wished to be ‘the state composer’ but remained political until the end, in service of the people.

Social media seized the narrative in Uganda’s election. Why this was good for democracy
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Politics and Society Social media seized the narrative in Uganda’s election. Why this was good for democracy

By The Conversation on January 19, 2021January 19, 2021

Never has a political contest in Uganda’s history been so furiously played out in the media space as the 2021 national elections.

How member states and partners impede the African Union’s quest for financial autonomy
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Politics and Society How member states and partners impede the African Union’s quest for financial autonomy

By The Conversation on December 24, 2020December 24, 2020

Wavering commitment in African capitals and the continued attractiveness of the African Union to external funders risk stalling the crucial path to financial autonomy.

COVID-19 immunity and reinfection: why it’s still essential to take precautions
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Politics and Society COVID-19 immunity and reinfection: why it’s still essential to take precautions

By The Conversation on December 16, 2020December 16, 2020

So, if you have ever tested positive, there is a chance you could contract the virus again. And you could infect other people. You should still take the necessary precautions.

COVID-19: How to reduce risk in the holiday season
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Politics and Society COVID-19: How to reduce risk in the holiday season

By The Conversation on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

In this video interview, Dr Doyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science and a public health expert, talks about keeping safe while celebrating Christmas during COVID-19.

Where COVID-19 has left Nigeria’s health system
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Politics and Society Where COVID-19 has left Nigeria’s health system

By The Conversation on December 15, 2020December 15, 2020

Over nine months into COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria, there are concerns about how well the country has managed the disease pandemic and how this might affect its handling of other diseases.

Nigerians got their abusive SARS police force abolished – but elation soon turned to frustration
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Politics and Society Nigerians got their abusive SARS police force abolished – but elation soon turned to frustration

By The Conversation on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

The story of Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement shows just how durable law enforcement institutions are – and why the road to reform goes straight uphill.

How Magufuli has steered Tanzania down the road of an authoritarian one-party state
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Politics and Society How Magufuli has steered Tanzania down the road of an authoritarian one-party state

By The Conversation on December 14, 2020December 14, 2020

President John Magufuli won a second term by a contested landslide and looks set to take even greater control of Tanzania’s democratic space.

How Ghana and Nigeria police handle domestic violence cases
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Politics and Society How Ghana and Nigeria police handle domestic violence cases

By The Conversation on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020

The police in Nigeria and Ghana must receive gender sensitivity training to effectively fight domestic violence.

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