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Tribute to Manu Dibango: Cameroonian jazz pioneer loved across Africa and the world
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Sport, Arts and Culture Tribute to Manu Dibango: Cameroonian jazz pioneer loved across Africa and the world

By The Conversation on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

The saxophonist and singer leaves a legacy spanning more than 60 years of musical production that will continue to echo in global sounds.

Coronavirus: corruption in health care could get in the way of Nigeria’s response
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Politics and Society Coronavirus: corruption in health care could get in the way of Nigeria’s response

By The Conversation on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020

As Nigeria battles COVID-19, systemic corruption and a low level of accountability in the health sector may undermine efforts to halt the devastating effect of the virus.

Managing the impact of fighting Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers
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Politics and Society Managing the impact of fighting Covid-19 on the mental health of healthcare workers

By GroundUp Staff on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

Hundreds of psychologists and psychiatrists are volunteering to offer support

Court ruling pulls the rug from under Zimbabwe’s opposition
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Politics and Society Court ruling pulls the rug from under Zimbabwe’s opposition

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

The electorate now has no viable political alternative that can be trusted with constitutionalism and rule of law.

The eight must-read African novels to get you through lockdown
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Sport, Arts and Culture The eight must-read African novels to get you through lockdown

By The Conversation on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

African academics draw up a reading list that speaks to the vibrancy of contemporary as well as older African literature.

Africa must make sure it’s part of the search for a coronavirus vaccine
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Politics and Society Africa must make sure it’s part of the search for a coronavirus vaccine

By The Conversation on May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

To refuse inclusion would prevent Africa’s researchers from being significant players in the universal fight against the virus.

Will Omar al-Bashir and the ICC meet at last?
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Politics and Society Will Omar al-Bashir and the ICC meet at last?

By Institute for Security Studies on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

Despite many hurdles, the former Sudanese president seems a step closer to facing trial at the International Criminal Court.

Social norms stop Ethiopian girls from making safe choices about pregnancy
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Sport, Arts and Culture Social norms stop Ethiopian girls from making safe choices about pregnancy

By The Conversation on February 25, 2020February 25, 2020

Over 60% of girls in Ethiopia are married by the age of 18. Many don’t have support in negotiating with their husbands and families to take control of their own fertility.

Dance softly and carry a big voice: understanding Joseph Shabalala
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Sport, Arts and Culture Dance softly and carry a big voice: understanding Joseph Shabalala

By The Conversation on February 21, 2020February 21, 2020

Joseph Shabalala would grow world famous for his music. But it is shaped by the spiritual aspects of his life as much as it is by the hardships of black life – and by his dreams.

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