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    Can a Chinese import ever be authentically African?

    By April Zhu
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    Kitenge is made in China, but sold, worn and inscribed with meaning in Kenya. On Gaborone Road in Nairobi’s central business district, you can ...
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    Nigeria: Survey shows decrease in homophobic attitudes. Kind of.

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    Brexit chaos isn’t new. In former colonies, we recognise it all too well.

    By Christine Mungai
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    This is how our revolution in Egypt failed. Sudan, please be warned.

    By Osama Gaweesh
    June 5, 2019
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    Gukurahundi: Can the man accused of opening the wounds heal them?

    By Elia Ntali
    June 4, 2019
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    What al-Bashir’s removal means for South Sudan’s fragile peace

    By Matthew LeRichie
    April 30, 2019
    Sudan’s former president was central to South Sudan’s latest peace process. Elites in both countries may sense opportunity in his absence. One of the ...
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