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Côte d’Ivoire and the ‘third-term’ virus
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Politics and Society Côte d’Ivoire and the ‘third-term’ virus

By Institute for Security Studies on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

If the AU and ECOWAS reject coups as unconstitutional changes of government, shouldn’t the same apply to third terms?

Towards Wakanda – Chadwick Boseman’s passing and the power and limits of Afrofuturism
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Sport, Arts and Culture Towards Wakanda – Chadwick Boseman’s passing and the power and limits of Afrofuturism

By The Conversation on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020

Both Black Panther and Beyoncé’s Black is King represent a utopian vision of empowerment and connection to Africa.

Kenya’s mental health services receive $1.35M U.S. foundation grant
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Politics and Society Kenya’s mental health services receive $1.35M U.S. foundation grant

By Socrates Mbamalu on September 1, 2020

The Indiana University Center for Global Health announced a $1.35 million grant that will help address mental health in western Kenya for the next three years. The grant seeks to make mental health more accessible in Kenya and the initiative is being implemented in partnership with the Moi Teaching Hospital.

How corruption in South Africa is deeply rooted in the country’s past and why that matters
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Politics and Society How corruption in South Africa is deeply rooted in the country’s past and why that matters

By The Conversation on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Corruption has been a constant feature of South African political life for much of the past 350 years; solutions will also take time.

Chadwick Boseman – In celebration of a life well lived
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Sport, Arts and Culture Chadwick Boseman – In celebration of a life well lived

By Andrew Chatora on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

Chadwick Boseman: In celebration of a life well lived. An embodiment of service, accomplishment, compassion and modesty.

Are lockdown live streams working for South Africa’s musicians?
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Sport, Arts and Culture Are lockdown live streams working for South Africa’s musicians?

By The Conversation on August 31, 2020August 31, 2020

The live streaming of music events online is full of potential – but right now few artists or hosting venues are earning much from it.

Moral panic over human trafficking is hurting children, says report
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Politics and Society Moral panic over human trafficking is hurting children, says report

By GroundUp Staff on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

State is using anti-trafficking measures “to justify practices that violate” rights. The moral panic is being used by authorities to discourage migrants.

‘Big Brother Naija’: Nigeria’s unlikely public relations campaign?
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Sport, Arts and Culture ‘Big Brother Naija’: Nigeria’s unlikely public relations campaign?

By The Conversation on August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Big Brother Naija continues to dominate cultural conversations among African youth. Is this Nigeria’s strongest PR move?

Funeral collectives help Malawians repatriate the dead
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Sport, Arts and Culture Funeral collectives help Malawians repatriate the dead

By Tariro Washinyira on August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

Repatriation of the dead to Malawi is costly for immigrants when loved ones die in South Africa, and since Covid-19 struck it has become more expensive and more complicated. When a Malawian immigrant dies in South Africa, families face bills of over R20,000 to get the body home.

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