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South Africa's Spy Agency Tried to Censor a Book About Zuma and It Backfired
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South Africa's Spy Agency Tried to Censor a Book About Zuma and It Backfired

The State Security Agency issued a cease-and-desist on a book about corruption in the Zuma administration but it's only making people want to read it more

ayo mancala bao choro game
Arts + Culture

Here's What Africa's Most Cherished Board Game Is Called Across the Continent and Diaspora

We all remember the game, but it goes by many names in Africa and the diaspora. Here's a sample of them.

This Company is Using 'Black is Beautiful' To Sell Toilet Paper
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This Company is Using 'Black is Beautiful' To Sell Toilet Paper

A Brazilian company used the slogan in an ad campaign but the internet isn't having it

"No Sex Unless You Vote for Kenyatta:" Kenyan Women Go On Sex Strike In Support of Presidential Candidate
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"No Sex Unless You Vote for Kenyatta:" Kenyan Women Go On Sex Strike In Support of Presidential Candidate

These Kenyan women are exercising their political power by bringing politics to the bedroom.

My Breasts Are Not Inappropriate: Fighting Google Censorship
Politics

My Breasts Are Not Inappropriate: Fighting Google Censorship

An online video company called out Google for flagging videos of bare-breasted women taking part in the Swazi Reed Dance and it worked

This New Web Series Explores the Experiences of Black Muslims in Britain
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This New Web Series Explores the Experiences of Black Muslims in Britain

A New web series ensures that the Black British Muslim narrative won't be erased.

Seen and Fab: This New Documentary Explores South Africa's Queer Art Scene
Arts + Culture

Seen and Fab: This New Documentary Explores South Africa's Queer Art Scene

A new generation of LGBTQI artists in South Africa are at the forefront of a cultural movement that's changing everything.