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The power of needlework: how embroidery is helping South African women tell unspeakable stories

Sep 12, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

In June 2020, three months after South Africa entered the first of a series of hard lockdowns to slow the spread of COVID, the country’s president Cyril Ramaphosa described men’s violence against women as a “second pandemic”.

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Ezekiel Guti: An Inspirational Icon in the Black Community, Promoting Hard Work and Morals Over Miracles

Aug 20, 2023 10:00AM ● By Fun Times Magazine

Ezekiel Guti, who died at the age of 100, was one of the founders of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (Zaoga).

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Water Diplomacy Unites Egypt and Ethiopia: A Hopeful Path for Nile River States and the Black Community

Aug 12, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Egypt and Ethiopia have waged a diplomatic war of words over Ethiopia’s massive new dam – the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam – on the Blue Nile, which started filling up in July 2020.

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From Long Hours in Traffic to Work-Life Balance: Employees Choose Remote Work

Aug 07, 2023 10:00AM ● By Gift Joe

Employees want to work from the comfort of their homes. Bosses want them back in the office.

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Examining Pedestrian Safety to Avoid Traffic Death in Ghana

Aug 06, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Walking has health and environmental benefits – but it’s not always a person’s choice for getting around. And it does come with hazards.

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What Black Barbie Dolls Looked Like Throughout History

Aug 06, 2023 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

There have been many notable Black Barbie dolls throughout Mattel's history as it sought to expand representation.

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Five Essential Goals for African Leaders at the Russia-Africa Summit

Aug 02, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

This time around, many countries on the continent are facing a cost of living crisis. But how likely are they to get help from Russia?

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What are the Policies Needed to Support Data of Ghana's Young and Urbanizing population

Jul 27, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Ghana’s population has reached 30.8 million according to the 2021 population census.

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The Bitterness of 'Japa' - When Loved Ones Leave for Foreign Lands

Jul 27, 2023 10:00AM ● By Gift Joe

‘Japa’ is a trending slang among Nigerians derived from the Yoruba language which means to run, flee, or escape.

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Nigeria’s Growing Population Can be an Advantage, With Policy for Young People

Jul 26, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Nigeria’s population is currently estimated at over 222 million, with the median age - the age at the midpoint of the population - 18.1 years.

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