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Protesters call for government action in alleged child rape in South Africa

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15 January 2025

South Africa’s air pollution crisis: Contributing factors and solutions

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29 December 2024

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24 December 2024

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Togolese expert Kofi Sika Latzoo explains the video game industry's impact on the African economy

The video game market in Africa is estimated to be worth 2.14 billion US dollars in 2024.

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Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

15 November 2024

Africa’s triumphs and trials at the 2024 Paralympic Games

Celebrating historic African moments at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

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20 September 2024

Everything you should know about the Nigeria vs South Africa ‘online ride-hailing war’

The tension can be traced back to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

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27 August 2024

The unique sounds of South Africa are a reminder of the country’s traditions, struggle, and resilience

South African music reflects the country's complex cultural heritage

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21 August 2024

Some historic moments for Africa at the 2024 Olympic Games

Top seven standout achievements for African athletes in Paris

Written by Zita Zage

19 August 2024

South African model Chidimma Adetshina’s is being attacked on social media, and this is the reason why

'To be honest, I just feel that all of this is Black-on-Black hate ...'

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The fastest African athletes to watch at the Paris Olympics

A look at five runners from Kenya, South Africa and Uganda.

Written by Zita Zage

25 July 2024

Kgothatso Montjane’s Wimbledon glory reflects rise of wheelchair tennis in South Africa

She is the first Black South African woman to compete at Wimbledon

Written by Zita Zage

21 July 2024

The maritime crews keeping Africa connected to the internet

A submarine landslide in Africa caused underwater cables to break

Written by Jacobo Nájera

Translated by Ameya Nagarajan

15 July 2024

Is China partly responsible for the destruction of Africa's Miombo woodlands?

China is the world's largest importer of timber

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4 June 2024

Young voters share their expectations ahead of South African elections

'... [I]t is time for the youth to start taking an active role in politics'

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13 May 2024

A look at South Africa’s media landscape ahead of the upcoming elections

Local and international media that cover South Africa

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3 May 2024

South Africa and Israel meet at the International Court of Justice

A full breakdown of the ‘historic’ ICJ Gaza genocide case

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11 January 2024

Bowling for glory: South Africa's cricket (almost) redemption

The Proteas' enduring rollercoaster of successes and setbacks

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18 December 2023

Four change leaders combating gender-based violence in Africa and India

Campaigns raise awareness and aim to combat gender-based violence

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14 December 2023

How rugby became part of the DNA of South Africans

The importance of rugby in shaping the country’s history and culture

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24 November 2023

Four citizen-led campaigns promoting mental health awareness in Africa and India

Campaigns call for mental health support for all

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21 October 2023

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It is imperative to meticulously assess the implications for African countries

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20 August 2023

Uganda enacts repressive law putting LGBTQ+ communities at serious risk

The international community is standing by Uganda’s LGBTQ+ community

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

8 June 2023

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