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The farm where Nelson Mandela started his anti-apartheid journey is at risk of closing for good
Liliesleaf Farm, where Nelson Mandela started his plan to throw out the apartheid regime is at risk of closing for good due to COVID-19,...
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West Africa turns to sanctions as putschists consolidate power in Guinea, Mali
West African leaders’ assembly in Ghana's capital on Thursday imposed a tour ban and asset freeze on Guinea's navy rulers, the bloc's...
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DRC opposition leader Fayulu demands probe after rally brutally dispersed
Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu has demanded an investigation after protection forces brutally dispersed a rally he called over...
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Burundi reopens schools after Covid break
Schools re-opened in Burundi on Thursday after being closed due to the pandemic and summer season holidays, because the Burundian Health...
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Simone Biles testifies against team doctor Larry Nassar, says "system enabled abuse"
Simone Biles, a world-class gymnast, spoke before the Senate about her abuse at the hands of Larry Nassar, the accused former team...
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Embracing the Afro in revolt against Venezuela's 'bad hair' stereotype
Two years ago, Victoria Mejias abandoned her slavish pursuit of sleek tresses -- a common obsession in Venezuela where hair and race...
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Lewis Hamilton purchases Met Gala table for up-and-coming Black fashion designers
If you needed any more confirmation that Lewis Hamilton is a great force in the racing world and beyond, he walked the Met Gala red...
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South Africa announces COVID 'vaccine passport' plans
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Sunday his intention to introduce a "vaccine passport", amid widespread mistrust of...
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