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Japan: Africa’s subtle but effective partner
12 Apr 2013JICA President, Akihiko Tanaka. Photo: Africa Renewal/Bo Li
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Rwanda genocide survivors struggle to rebuild their lives
Waking up one day to hear that her entire family had been slaughtered sounded like a horror movie...
To be forever free!
Every day sees visitors breaking down in tears while touring 97,000-square-foot Elmina Castle,...
In Zimbabwe, learning Chinese is a lucrative investment
Ni hao, Chinese for “hello,” or ting bu dong, meaning “I hear you, but I don’t understand,” are...
Mothers’ health is improving across Africa
In recent years, the shrill cries of a newborn baby have been bringing more shouts of joy than of...
‘Take away the guns,’ women tell UN envoy
Zainab Bangura, UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict, speaking after her...
What does the ‘Doha Climate Gateway’ mean for Africa?
Parched earth in Tahoua Province, Niger. Africa is highly vulnerable to climate change.Photograph...
Floods: Stemming the tide in West Africa
Flooding can be particularly devastating for poor communities.Photo: UN/Logan Abassi
New HIV infections are falling dramatically in Africa
A Liberian soldier shows off his juggling skills at a World AIDS Day event, “Zero New Infections...
Burundi’s push for universal education
Offering free education, making it compulsory and supporting it politically has been the winning...
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