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African identities DRC queer rights activist forced to go into hiding

By New Frame on May 17, 2022May 17, 2022

The Congolese advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights has been living in fear after spurious charges of ‘promoting homosexuality’ led the police to her door.

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Africans rising Plastic is a challenge and an asset in the DRC

By Kylie Kiunguyu on April 21, 2022April 25, 2022

An entrepreneur in the DRC is showing us how eco-friendly construction can help manage non-biodegradable waste. The management of plastic waste continues to be a major challenge worldwide. Innovative solutions for recycling the alarming amount of plastic pollution are a need that cannot be understated.

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Politics and Society What DRC brings to the EAC table

By Richard Oduor Oduku on April 14, 2022April 14, 2022

Despite a storied post-colonial history of political misadventures, strife and state dysfunction, DRC has always maintained a close cultural relationship with other East African countries. Joining EAC portends a new, yet challenging, opportunity to deepen economic and political cooperation.

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Arts, Culture and Sport At 80, Paulin J. Hountondji is one of Africa’s greatest modern thinkers

By The Conversation on April 11, 2022April 11, 2022

Hountondji comes across as the anointed enfant terrible of African philosophy.

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Politics and Society Rising sea levels may threaten 70% of Africa’s heritage sites by 2050

By The Conversation on February 28, 2022February 28, 2022

Hundreds of Africa’s heritage sites are exposed to sea-level rise and coastal erosion in the future.

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Arts, Culture and Sport The precarious fate of African footballers in Europe after their game ends

By The Conversation on June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Given the impact of African players in European football, it’s remarkable how few are able to secure jobs in football in Europe after their playing days end.