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How memes in the DRC allow people to laugh at those in power – and themselves
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Sport, Arts and Culture How memes in the DRC allow people to laugh at those in power – and themselves

By The Conversation on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

Humour is a way for Congolese internet users to prod at cultural traits and political developments – despite censorship being rife.

#NairobiNiMimi Series: The story of Charles Githinji
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African identities #NairobiNiMimi Series: The story of Charles Githinji

By Positively African on November 11, 2020November 11, 2020

“I was born in Kibagare slum in Kangemi. My mother died when I was seven and so I was the only one able to, at the time, take care of my sister and younger brother. So, I entered the streets pretty early in my life.”

Ethiopia’s troubled history provides clues to why an all-out civil war is possible
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Politics and Society Ethiopia’s troubled history provides clues to why an all-out civil war is possible

By The Conversation on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Crisis grips Ethiopia as political divisions spill over into armed conflict and potential civil war looms.

Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court
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Politics and Society Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court

By The Conversation on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020

Scholars of race, foreign policy and the Supreme Court give their informed predictions of what to expect under a Biden administration.

Are Africa’s borders sacrosanct? Ghana’s Western Togoland crisis
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Politics and Society Are Africa’s borders sacrosanct? Ghana’s Western Togoland crisis

By Institute for Security Studies on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

Recent attacks raise questions about how secessionist tendencies have been managed in post-independence Africa.

The use of Nigerian soldiers in civil unrest: what’s in place and what’s missing
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Politics and Society The use of Nigerian soldiers in civil unrest: what’s in place and what’s missing

By The Conversation on November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

There is a need for a special unit for civil-military relations as the police cannot deal effectively with protests.

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

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