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Aug 13 2025SPORTS

Sherrone Moore: A Journey from Derby to Michigan's Sidelines

Sherrone Moore's appointment as Michigan's head coach in 2024 was more than just a job promotion. It was a testament to his journey, shaped by his time as a football player and coach. Moore's football career began at Oklahoma, where he played offensive guard from 2006 to 2007. His coaching career ki

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Aug 13 2025HEALTH

Faith and Healing: How Religion Shapes Trauma Recovery in South Africa

In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p

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Aug 05 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Streaming Star Rises in Africa

Mo Abudu, a well-known media boss, is making waves again. This time, she's launching EbonyLife on Plus, a new streaming service. It's not just another Netflix or Amazon. This platform is all about African stories, shows, and lifestyles. It's a big deal because many global streamers have pulled out o

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Aug 04 2025RELIGION

The Journey of Asante Figures: A Story of Change and Meaning

Six Asante shrine figures, known as abosom and asuman, have quite the story to tell. These figures didn't just sit in one place; they traveled far and wide, changing hands and meanings along the way. They started in what was then the Gold Coast, now Ghana, and passed through the hands of many differ

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Jul 29 2025HEALTH

South Africa's Fight Against HIV: Progress and Challenges

South Africa has been actively working to stop HIV from spreading from mothers to their babies. The country has made big strides, but there are still some issues to tackle. First, let's talk about the good news. South Africa has one of the best policies in the world to prevent HIV transmission from

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Jul 24 2025CRIME

Justice Served: Football Boss and Rebel Leader Jailed for Atrocities in Central African Republic

In a landmark ruling, two men were found guilty of grave crimes in the Central African Republic (CAR). Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, once a prominent figure in African football, and Alfred Yekatom, a former rebel leader, were sentenced for their roles in violent attacks targeting Muslims between 2013 a

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Wasted Shots: How U. S. Missed the Mark on Mpox Vaccines for Africa

A big chance to help was lost. Almost 800, 000 doses of mpox vaccine, promised to African nations, are now useless. They expired because they weren't sent in time. This was part of a bigger plan by the Biden team. They wanted to send over 1 million doses to Africa. But, only a small part of that pro

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

How African Refugees Navigate Australia's Health System

African refugees in Australia bring with them unique health knowledge and practices. These practices are shaped by their culture and religion. But how do these practices affect their health in a new country? And how do they adapt to Australia's health system? These are big questions. The health sys

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Jul 09 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pick of Five: A New US Strategy for Africa?

The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

Unraveling Heart Inflammation: A Closer Look at South Africa's Acute Myocarditis Cases

Acute myocarditis (AM) is a serious condition where the heart muscle becomes inflamed. A recent study in South Africa, known as CAMISA, is trying to figure out how this condition shows up, what causes it, and how patients fare. This research is crucial because understanding these aspects can lead to

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