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A Dire Hour for Congo's Youth and Future as the Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

With Goma under rebel control, displaced families face severe humanitarian challenges amid limited aid access.

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What to Watch in Southern Africa This February

Eight unmissable shows and films exploring identity, love, and power across Southern Africa.

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The Controversy Surrounding South Africa's Mine Rescue Highlights the Tension Between Law and Life

As rescue operations wind down at Stilfontein mines, families and activists grapple with a crisis that has claimed 78 lives and sparked debate over compassion versus law enforcement.

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Ranking the Best Matches in AFCON History

From past to present, Africa’s headline football competition has produced many pulse-pounding and memorable matches. Here’s how we rank them.

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How African Footballers Changed Football

These African football greats have left an indelible mark in the annals of football history. Here’s how they did it.

Everything We Know About the Conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

From bouts of violence, casualties to a mounting number of refugees, we break down the events in Africa’s troubled central region.

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What You Need to Know about Cyril Ramaphosa's Cash-in-Sofa Scandal

On Tuesday, the South African president faces a crucial impeachment vote in Parliament that could see him disgraced out of office. Whatever happens, many South Africans are tired of the unanswered questions.

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This Photographer is Capturing the Femininity of Congo’s La Sape Movement

Once a male-centric domain, women in Congo are disturbing the gender boundaries of La Sape, and photojournalist Victoire Douniama wants them recognized.

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