Two Jamaican reggae artists with rural roots pass on, leaving echoes of the 1990s
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Two Jamaican reggae artists with rural roots pass on, leaving echoes of the 1990s
Cocoa Tea's song “Holy Mount Zion” was inspired by Determine's hugely popular hit “Kette Drum.” Although their styles were very d...
African Union: Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as new commission chairperson
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African Union: Mahmoud Ali Youssouf elected as new commission chairperson
On February 16, 2025, the African Union (AU), which includes 55 countries and over 1.5 billion citizens, elected Mahmoud Ali Youssouf as the new ch...
The transformation of the popular hero in Egyptian drama: From resistance to violence
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The transformation of the popular hero in Egyptian drama: From resistance to violence
The modern popular hero has shifted from a champion of justice to a figure driven by aggression, mirroring Egypt’s socio-political transformation...
The story of Nepal's enigmatic rudraksha seeds through photos
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The story of Nepal's enigmatic rudraksha seeds through photos
Nepali photographer and storyteller Nikki Thapa documents the collection and marketing of rudraksha seeds in eastern Nepal, which are used as praye...
Tackling adolescent malnutrition in Nigeria’s internally displaced persons (IDP) camps
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Tackling adolescent malnutrition in Nigeria’s internally displaced persons (IDP) camps
...to survive in this camp since our feeding has been stopped, I sharpen knives for people. People here find a way to feed themselves.
A ballerina battles for European Georgia
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A ballerina battles for European Georgia
Not only did Natia Bunturi have to abandon her comfort to protect her values but she was also punished for standing up for her rights.
How the Income Tax department’s actions undermine India’s democratic foundations
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How the Income Tax department’s actions undermine India’s democratic foundations
Systematic weaponization of government agencies against civil society, opposition, and media reveals an alarming pattern of suppressing dissent in ...
Another test for international justice: Sudan takes the UAE to the ICJ over its complicity in genocide
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Another test for international justice: Sudan takes the UAE to the ICJ over its complicity in genocide
Sudan’s case against the UAE at the ICJ challenges state complicity in war crimes, raising questions about the limits of international law in an ...
Q&A: Meet Musah Fuseini, Dagbani language activist
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Q&A: Meet Musah Fuseini, Dagbani language activist
In their own words, a Ghanaian educator and Dagbani language activist talk about promoting the language online using Wikimedia projects
Jingzhe: A Chinese holiday to take down ‘pests and villains’
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Jingzhe: A Chinese holiday to take down ‘pests and villains’
Originally, Jingzhe is a season to drive away pests, but city dwellers use of the occasion to curse villains. Now villain-hitting has become a tour...