Russian mercenaries replace Western forces as ISIS surges across Africa's Sahel region

Analysts say Russian mercenaries focus on mineral extraction rather than security in Sahel countries after U.S. and French ...
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Ivory Coast 'returnees' rebuild lives at home

In the Ivory Coast town of Daloa, tales like Marie Godo's of dreams shattered overseas are common. "We're mobilising the ...
Business Day

Dr Okwudiri Anasiudu awarded final $10,000 NLNG Prize for literary criticism

LAGOS: In a ceremony on October 10th, academic and literary scholar Dr Okwudiri Anasiudu was awarded the $10,000 Nigeria ...
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Nhanga: An ancient tradition helping girls fight child marriages

Inside a white tent with a wooden fireplace in the middle, about two dozen African girls slipped off their shoes, sat on mattresses and prepared to pour their hearts out. They held hands and their ...