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The YouTubers exploring their family homelands

BBC Africa - Sun, 29/12/2024 - 08:55
Three friends, known as the Kids of the Colony, have racked up millions of views on social media.
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How old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singer

BBC Africa - Sat, 28/12/2024 - 03:27
Carmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.
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Olympic triumphs, cycling glory and Ivorian joy - Africa's year in sport

BBC Africa - Fri, 27/12/2024 - 08:20
BBC Sport Africa reviews the continent's top moments in 2024, including historic achievements at the Olympics, Paralympics and the Tour de France.
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On patrol with Kenyan forces inside Haiti's gang warzone

BBC Africa - Tue, 24/12/2024 - 01:18
The BBC goes on patrol with the Kenyan officers sent to quell violence in gang-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince.
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Soweto's 'Lion King' on his return for Mufasa

BBC Africa - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 12:56
Lebo M, who played a key role in the original movie, reflects on his career and contribution to Mufasa.
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Nigeria's Iwobi plays Santa with his Christmas shop

BBC Africa - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 10:16
Fulham and Nigeria star Alex Iwobi has been playing Santa Claus with his own Christmas shop in east London, giving out free food, including turkeys, to local residents.
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BBC reveals fighters accused of massacre in Sudan

BBC Africa - Mon, 23/12/2024 - 01:49
Videos reviewed by BBC Verify show men wearing RSF insignia boasting of killing locals in al-Seriha
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Somali piracy 2.0 - the BBC meets the new robbers of the high seas

BBC Africa - Sun, 22/12/2024 - 01:39
Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.
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Jogging memories: Why some Nigerians in London set up their own running club

BBC Africa - Sat, 21/12/2024 - 10:47
Young Igbos in the UK meet up weekly to reconnect with their roots.
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Kenya's Ruto embraces rivals to shore up support

BBC Africa - Fri, 20/12/2024 - 17:37
Battling widespread criticism over the cost of living, the president names more opposition ministers.
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Watch: BBC sees 'complete devastation' in Mayotte

BBC Africa - Thu, 19/12/2024 - 14:12
BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.
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Watch: Cyclone Chido batters Mayotte leaving heavy damage

BBC Africa - Sun, 15/12/2024 - 22:00
Video footage shows the devastation wrought by the strongest storm in decades to strike the French territory.
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Pastor Tobi Adeboyega: 'I came to the UK at 25, I lost track of time'

BBC Africa - Fri, 13/12/2024 - 19:52
Nigerian Pastor Tobi Adeboyega addresses his UK deportation case and allegations against his church
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Jubilant Ghanaians celebrate election results

BBC Africa - Sun, 08/12/2024 - 15:07
Supporters of John Mahama have been celebrating after Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia accepted defeat.
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The deadly dig for Ghana's gold

BBC Africa - Fri, 06/12/2024 - 17:49
Ghana’s western region is a hotbed for illegal gold mining. It’s destroying the country’s forest reserves and polluting rivers that locals use for drinking water.
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The Unholy Trinity of Politics: Power, Sex, and Hypocrisy

ModernGhana News - Fri, 22/11/2024 - 06:29
The problem with most far-right politicos is that they are closet philandering males, who invariably happen to be either sexually incompetent and can 39;t satisfy their wives, or simply can 39;t get it up and seek solace in bimboland, lol.
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Fallacies and Frames: The Theoretical Roots of Logical Fallacies and Their Resonance in Media Studies

ModernGhana News - Fri, 22/11/2024 - 06:29
The modern media landscape is saturated with information, creating opportunities for both enlightenment and manipulation. Logical fallacies mdash;errors in reasoning that undermine arguments mdash;are frequently utilized within media to mislead, persuade, or distort public perception.
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Connecting Comparative Politics and International Relations: The Fusion of Domestic Dynamics and Global Arenas

ModernGhana News - Fri, 22/11/2024 - 06:29
Comparative politics and international relations (IR) are often treated as distinct fields within political science, yet their interdependence is undeniable. Comparative politics examines domestic political systems, cultures, and institutions, while international relations focuses on the interactions among states and non-state actors in the global .
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Case Studies: Successful Models of Dedicated Funding

ModernGhana News - Fri, 22/11/2024 - 06:29
Across the globe, various nations have implemented successful models of dedicated funding for education that can serve as valuable examples for Ghana 39;s Free Senior High School (FSHS) initiative. These case studies not only highlight innovative funding strategies but also demonstrate the tangible benefits of ensuring that financial resources .
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Hegel and Nietzsche: The Dialectic of Power and Spirit Revealed

ModernGhana News - Fri, 22/11/2024 - 06:29
G. W. F. Hegel and Friedrich Nietzsche stand as monumental figures in the canon of Western philosophy, often cast as ideological opposites. Hegel, the consummate systematizer, envisioned a grand dialectical structure that encompassed history, reason, and spirit.
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