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  Fidel Castro’s Contribution to Africa’s Independence Movement

  Caroline Theuri

  Africa is mourning the death of former Cuban President Fidel Castro who is best remembered for providing military and medical support to the continent during its transition to independence. Castro’s...

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  Ugandan President Museveni Pushes AU To Adopt Monroe Doctrine

  Caroline Theuri

  Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has advised the African Union (AU) to adopt the Monroe Doctrine in order to ward off Western imperialism on the continent. In an article posted on his official blog on...

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  Working Rwandan Mothers Now Eligible for Paid Maternity Leave

  Caroline Theuri

  A new scheme guaranteeing the full pay of employed mothers who are on maternity leave in Rwanda is now fully operational. According to the New Times, the Rwanda Social Security Board...

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  SA and Kenya, Only Countries with Total Internet Freedom in Africa

  Caroline Theuri

  South Africa and Kenya are the only two countries in Africa where there was complete Internet freedom in 2016, according to a report published by independent watchdog organization Freedom House. Out...

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  PollSA Votes To Support Appointment of UN’s First LGBT Expert

  Caroline Theuri

  South Africa has voted to support the appointment of an independent expert on sexual orientation and gender identity on the United Nations’ (UN) Human Rights Council, according to GroundUp. Earlier...

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  Mugabe: ‘I Will Soon Retire’

  Caroline Theuri

  One of Africa’s longest-serving presidents Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe says he will retire after the 2018 election. According to eNCA, the 92-year-old told war veterans Monday that due to the financial...

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