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The Hit Erotica Writers Outwitting Nigeria’s Religious Censors

Zealous officials burned their predecessors’ romance novels. Now, young Muslim women in northern Nigeria publish their erotic books in installments on WhatsApp. ​Zealous officials burned their predecessors’ romance novels. Now, young Muslim women in northern Nigeria publish their erotic books in installments on WhatsApp. Read More

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Iran’s South Africa Mission Trolls Trump Amid Hormuz Ceasefire

Official social media accounts for Iranian embassies have engaged in information warfare, but the ones in Africa appear to have taken the lead on the attacks. ​Official social media accounts for Iranian embassies have engaged in information warfare, but the ones in Africa appear to have taken the lead on the attacks. Read More

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South African Writer Mfundi Vundla Gets Personal in His New Play

Mfundi Vundla spent 21 years in exile and created the popular television show “Generations.” His latest project is a play that explores the imperfections of the fight against apartheid. ​Mfundi Vundla spent 21 years in exile and created the popular television show “Generations.” His latest project is a play that explores the imperfections of the

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Central African Republic : Rebel leader Mahamat al-Khatim still waiting to return to Bangui

Since the signing of the November 2025 agreement, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has focused on other priorities, notably the December presidential campaign and more recently on forming a future cabinet following the second round of the legislative elections, scheduled for 26 April. ​Since the signing of the November 2025 agreement, President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has focused on

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Morocco : Abdelwali Ali el-Himma, son of royal adviser, sets up string of surprising investments

The record avocado exports from the 2024-2025 season in Morocco, valued at nearly €300m, appear to have set things in […] ​The record avocado exports from the 2024-2025 season in Morocco, valued at nearly €300m, appear to have set things in […] Read More

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Gabon/Libya : From Afrijet to Libyan skies, the trials of billionaire Bonkoungou’s former plane

Gabon’s national airline has transferred an ATR 72-600, which has been flying since the start of March in eastern Libya, a region led by General Khalifa Haftar. ​Gabon’s national airline has transferred an ATR 72-600, which has been flying since the start of March in eastern Libya, a region led by General Khalifa Haftar. Read More

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