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Stories by Hannah Uguru

A group of men stand on reddish-brown earth at an informal mining site, surrounded by mounds of excavated soil and a water-filled pit. In the background, more miners can be seen working under a clear blue sky, with sparse vegetation on the horizon.

The Gold Rush No One Controls: How Illegal Mining is Reshaping Africa

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A man in a dark business suit and blue tie wearing glasses at a formal event. A yellow rose is visible in the foreground and other attendees can be seen in the background of the indoor venue.

Who is Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the African Union's Newly Elected Chairman?

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Runner wearing bib number labeled 'KIPLIMO' in orange jersey and blue shorts celebrates victory at the eDreams Mitja Marato de Barcelona half marathon finish line, holding up Uganda's flag. He is standing on a blue carpet at the finish area with race barriers and sponsor banners visible in the background.

Jacob Kiplimo Shatters Half Marathon World Record Ahead of London Marathon Debut

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Delcat Idengo from his music video “President Zoba,” Feb. 7, 2025.

Who Was Delcat Idengo, the Congolese Singer Killed in Goma?

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A young woman poses for the cameras on the VMA red carpet. She is wearing a tight mini dress in neon yellow, with slits at the front that reveal neon green underwear. The woman is also wearing a bright blue choker-style necklace with a honey-blonde Afro with loose curls.

Tyla Teams Up With Dancehall Legend Sean Paul for “PUSH 2 START (REMIX)”

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​Screenshot from "So it Goes," BlackSherif/YouTube.

Black Sherif and Fireboy DML Release Official Video for “So It Goes”

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An older man, Cyril Ramaphosa, in a suit stands at a podium while speaking into a microphone. He stands against a red-carpeted background.

Donald Trump Shuts Down USAID to South Africa: What Now?

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Adekunle Gold performs onstage during the 15th Annual Headies Awards at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre on September 04, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Adekunle Gold Releases Love Song "Obimo"

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Tems wears a black San Diego FC jersey, smiling and pointing at the club's logo on her shirt.

Tems Joins San Diego FC Ownership Group

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A Black woman with medium brown curly hair poses in front of a backdrop featuring a close-up of a lion's face.

Anchi Vibes on Winning TikTok Africa's Creator of the Year Award

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Ayra Starr wears a white angel outfit with sheer layers and wings while leaning over a bathtub in a mirrored bathroom.

Ayra Starr Drops a Self-Love Anthem Ahead of Valentine’s Day

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A portrait of a young women wearinga black and white dress.

South Africa’s First Black Nuclear Scientist, Senamile Masango, Dies at 37

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A young man with an afro, wearing a white tank top, lies on a bed holding a traditional Russian princess doll.

'Between Nostalgia & Dreams:' Yusuf Ahmed’s Lens on Migration and Identity

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Two Black female models dressed in yellow, Afro-centric clothing, stand together backstage. The model on the left has short hair while the model on the left has a big afr

African Designers’ NYFW Breakthrough Highlights Deeper Industry Challenges

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President of Kenya William Ruto talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a Bi-Lateral meeting at United Nations on September 25, 2024 in New York, New York.

Kenya Seeks New IMF Lending Program as Debt Burden Mounts

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Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla at Durban Magistrate's Court on January 30, 2025 in Durban, South Africa.

Jacob Zuma's Daughter Faces Terrorism Charges. What Does This Mean for South African Politics?

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A man carries a cross during a funeral procession towards the ITIG Graveyard in Goma on February 4, 2025 where fresh graves have been dug to accomodate victims of the recent violence.

Will M23’s Ceasefire Hold? Uncertainty Looms Over Eastern Congo

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A black and white artistic portrait of a person with dark skin, eyes closed, and adorned with small white facial markings. White lines ripple around the person's head to make frequency-like waves around the person's head, creating a halo-like effect against the dark background.

Nigerian Artist Praise Hassan Becomes a Finalist in the Inaugural Saltzman-Leibovitz Photography Prize

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