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Nairobi Ni Mimi- A series of realistic and othered African narratives
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Arts, Culture and Sport Nairobi Ni Mimi- A series of realistic and othered African narratives

By Positively African on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

As we reflect on the injustices happening across the continent and the necessity for continued social commentary, we are proud to bring you stories that reflect the real lives of Africans living in African cities, through a series titled, “Nairobi Ni Mimi” (Nairobi is Me).

John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo: Nigeria’s bard, playwright and activist
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Arts, Culture and Sport John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo: Nigeria’s bard, playwright and activist

By The Conversation on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

Nigeria’s poet and playwright, John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo, died on October 13 aged 86.

Unisa appoints Prof Puleng LenkaBula first female Vice Chancellor in 148 years
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Africans rising Unisa appoints Prof Puleng LenkaBula first female Vice Chancellor in 148 years

By This is Africa on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

The University of South Africa (UNISA) has appointed Professor Puleng LenkaBula as the new Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University. Prof LenkaBula becomes the first female to be the VC and Principal since the establishment of the university 148 years ago.

How COVID-19 has worsened attacks against journalists in Kenya
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Politics and Society How COVID-19 has worsened attacks against journalists in Kenya

By The Conversation on November 6, 2020November 6, 2020

More needs to be done to ensure that journalists can do their important work without fear or favour.

#PutSouthAfricansFirst relies on false claims
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Politics and Society #PutSouthAfricansFirst relies on false claims

By New Frame on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Many of the claims those who support the Put South Africans First fringe group make on social media and repeated at recent marches in Pretoria are inaccurate and often entirely false.

Ghana’s politics has strong ties with performing arts. This is how it started
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Arts, Culture and Sport Ghana’s politics has strong ties with performing arts. This is how it started

By The Conversation on November 5, 2020November 5, 2020

Ghana’s history shows a strong connection between music and politics that has evolved over six decades.

Tanzania’s flawed election points to political class bent on retaining power
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Politics and Society Tanzania’s flawed election points to political class bent on retaining power

By The Conversation on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Tanzania’s October poll shows that elections are purely performative for governments which do not adhere to the basic tenets of democracy.

Tunisia should be a beacon of hope in a troubled region
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Politics and Society Tunisia should be a beacon of hope in a troubled region

By Institute for Security Studies on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Impressive delivery on education, water and eliminating poverty hasn’t enabled Tunisia to escape its middle-income trap.

The beauty and brilliance of Baxsan, one of the most popular Somali singers of all time
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Arts, Culture and Sport The beauty and brilliance of Baxsan, one of the most popular Somali singers of all time

By The Conversation on November 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Baxsan’s tumultuous six-decade journey as a singer was irrevocably tied to Somalia’s national identity and cultural history.

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