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Zimbabwe: Drought kills over 19 300 cattle
Zimbabwe is grappling with a crisis and 19 300 cattle have died due to the prevailing drought. The government, which is unable to assist cattle owners...
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ASAR ALKEBULAN traveled to Makoko, a nearly 200 year-old fishing village located in the heart of Lagos lagoon. Journey along, experiencing the sights, sounds and spirit...
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ASAR ALKEBULAN traveled to Makoko, a nearly 200 year-old fishing village located in the heart of Lagos lagoon. Journey along, experiencing the sights, sounds and spirit...
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If you thought the idea of tourists taking a walking (or riding) tour through slums to stare at residents as if they were animals was offensive,...

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Zimbabwe: Drought kills over 19 300 cattle

What’s floating in the water at Makoko? (Part 2)

What’s floating in the water at Makoko? (Part 1)

Fake slum for wealthy tourists

In the face of autocracy the Togolese Civil League movement pushes for justice, accountability and democracy

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