It was the latest outbreak of intertribal unrest at a gold mine in Free State. The situation was under control at midnight, officials said.It was the latest outbreak of intertribal unrest at a gold mine in Free State. The situation was under control at midnight, officials said. Read More
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Like many Nigerians, the novelist Stephen Buoro has been deeply influenced by the exquisite bedlam of Lagos, a megacity of extremes. Here, he defines the books that make sense of the chaos.Like many Nigerians, the novelist Stephen Buoro has been deeply influenced by the exquisite bedlam of Lagos, a megacity of extremes. Here, he defines
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From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters. Read More
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The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa.The “Aya” series explores the pains and pleasures of everyday life in a working-class neighborhood in West Africa. Read More
A Graphic Novel Finds a Relatable Hero in a Modern African Woman Read More »
A mundane contractual provision met with rampant corruption — revealing a serious vulnerability in one of the backbones of international commerce.A mundane contractual provision met with rampant corruption — revealing a serious vulnerability in one of the backbones of international commerce. Read More
How Two Irish Businessmen Almost Took Nigeria for $11 Billion Read More »
This year’s Africa Cup of Nations, like several previous editions, played out in Chinese-built arenas. It will end with familiar questions about their legacy.This year’s Africa Cup of Nations, like several previous editions, played out in Chinese-built arenas. It will end with familiar questions about their legacy. Read More
China Keeps Building Stadiums in Africa. But at What Cost? Read More »
The waterborne disease has killed more than 4,000 people in seven countries over the past two years. Experts blame severe storms, a lack of vaccines, and poor water and sewer systems.The waterborne disease has killed more than 4,000 people in seven countries over the past two years. Experts blame severe storms, a lack of vaccines,
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The president of the West African country had postponed a coming election, but the country’s constitutional court said the vote must take place as soon as possible.The president of the West African country had postponed a coming election, but the country’s constitutional court said the vote must take place as soon as possible. Read More
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A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne.A student’s vow to overthrow one of Africa’s last ruling monarchs faces a roadblock: his own father, a soldier sworn to protect the throne. Read More
As a Son Risks His Life to Topple the King, His Father Guards the Throne Read More »
Even in countries where homophobia is pervasive and same-sex relationships are illegal, authors are pushing boundaries, finding an audience and winning awards.Even in countries where homophobia is pervasive and same-sex relationships are illegal, authors are pushing boundaries, finding an audience and winning awards. Read More
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