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[WeTour] The sand dunes of Sossusvlei, the world’s highest found in Namibia
Visitors say Sossusvlei is probably Namibia’s most spectacular and best-known attraction. It is located in the southern part of the Namib Desert in the Namib-Naukluft National Park – the...
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These black men wrongfully arrested at Starbucks settle for $1 and give youth $200K
The two black men who were arrested while waiting in a Starbucks last month have reached a settlement with the city of Philadelphia. Both will receive $1 each and the city will spend $200,000 to help young...
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6 presidents compromising democracy in Africa by extending presidential term limits
Earlier this week, Chad’s parliament approved a constitutional reform that sets a two-term presidential limit of six years each that will take effect from the next presidential election in 2021....
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A taste of African feminism from the 1929 Women’s War in Nigeria
Before the anti-colonization movements of the 1950s, which are often associated with the men of the independence movements, there were many powerful acts of resistance against colonial powers not led by...
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What is mental slavery and what does it have to do with Africa?
A lot of people often co-opt the word “mental slavery” or “mental slave” as a jab to others when it suits them. Few know its origin and its important connection to Africa, however....
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10 powerful times enslaved Africans rebelled to show that slavery was not a choice
Once widely celebrated U.S. rapper-producer Kanye West has struck a nerve with many of his recent tweets. While many of his tweets have been concerning (his love for U.S. president Trump?), his recent...
