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Ugandan Film Queen of Katwe Premieres in South Africa
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The film is based on the true story of Phiona Mutesi (played by Madina Nalwanga), a Ugandan chess prodigy from Katwe who becomes a Woman Candidate … see more »
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Ethiopia Mourns After Stampede at Thanksgiving Festival
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Ethiopia has declared three days of national mourning after a stampede at a religious festival in which at least 50 people died. see more »
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Has Algeria taken an anti-IS vaccine?
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Despite its geographic proximity to extremist-prone regions and a chequered past of militancy, Algeria, on the southern shores of the Mediterranean, … see more »
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Diverse Cape Town Celebrates Heritage Day
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On Heritage Day, Saturday 24 September, hundreds of people marched through District Six to demand restitution and that it be made an official heritage … see more »
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Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Celebrates Her 80th Birthday
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The late Madikizela-Mandela celebrated her 80th birthday at the Mount Nelson Hotel in Cape Town. This photo essay takes us to back to the celebration … see more »
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Kenyan Muslims Celebrate Eid
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Muslims embrace after prayers at the Sir Ali Muslim Club ground in Nairobi, the day they marked Eid-al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). see more »
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Making Improved Seed Available in Kenya's Drylands
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Dryland Seed was founded in 2004 by Ngila Kimotho who left his job in the private sector to start a seed company of his own. In 2007 he received a … see more »
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Chale Wote Spirit Grabs Accra
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Chale Wote is a platform that brings art, music, dance and performance out into the streets. The festival targets exchanges between scores of local … see more »
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ANC Protests Against Itself
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Members of the ANC, demanding that President Jacob Zuma step down, marched on the ruling party's headquarters in Johannesburg. The protest, dubbed … see more »
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Solar Eclipse Thrills Rwanda
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Rwanda is among the African countries who experienced an annular solar eclipse that was visible all over the continent with different degrees of … see more »
