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Why history will judge Burundi’s Pierre Nkurunziza harshly
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Politics and Society Why history will judge Burundi’s Pierre Nkurunziza harshly

By The Conversation on June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

History will judge Nkurunziza as a man who brought unnecessary pain to a nation that had long suffered from political misrule.

A tricky legacy: How Fela lives on in pop stars like Wizkid and Wyclef
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Arts, Culture and Sport A tricky legacy: How Fela lives on in pop stars like Wizkid and Wyclef

By The Conversation on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020

How do two artists from different ends of the world get inspired by the pioneer of Afrobeats?

Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened?
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Politics and Society Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: what happened?

By The Conversation on May 25, 2020May 25, 2020

Nigeria’s pre-eminent position in Africa, lost to corruption and political patronage over the years, can be regained by putting its house in order.

In the time of COVID-19, The US fails Africa
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Politics and Society In the time of COVID-19, The US fails Africa

By William Mark Bellamy on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

Despite its claims, the United States is not “leading” the global response to COVID-19. If it were, its approach to the pandemic in sub-Saharan Africa, the region most vulnerable to the economic impact of the virus, would be much different.

Book review: Kenyan Christian Queer is a powerful departure from despair
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Arts, Culture and Sport Book review: Kenyan Christian Queer is a powerful departure from despair

By The Conversation on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

The book is a departure from despair and crippling homophobia. It records the experiences of people who refuse to be hopeless victims.

Netflix Naija: creative freedom in Nigeria’s emerging digital space?
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Arts, Culture and Sport Netflix Naija: creative freedom in Nigeria’s emerging digital space?

By The Conversation on May 18, 2020May 18, 2020

For Nollywood to fully compete at the global level, it should adopt a smart, proactive approach.

Magufuli confronts COVID-19 with prayer and snake oil
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Politics and Society Magufuli confronts COVID-19 with prayer and snake oil

By Peter Fabricius on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Tanzanians are increasingly alarmed at their government’s unscientific approach to the coronavirus pandemic.

Africa’s policies hold key to LGBT rights on the continent: here’s how
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African identities Africa’s policies hold key to LGBT rights on the continent: here’s how

By The Conversation on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Predominant public sentiment remains largely anti-homosexual and overshadows constitutionally guaranteed rights in Africa.

Phones aren’t giving girls more power in their lives after all
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Lifestyle Phones aren’t giving girls more power in their lives after all

By The Conversation on May 15, 2020May 15, 2020

Phones sometimes serve as a ‘digital leash’ to check women’s whereabouts – a growing feature of many relationships and conflicts.

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