Akorfa Searyoh

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Jummai Karofi: Life as a member of the banned Shia group

Jummai Karofi has not seen her three children since a government crackdown…

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‘My wife would still be alive had she got treatment’

My journey to widowerhood began three years ago in an oncologist's office…

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The night that changed everything for the tigress of Botswana basketball, Malebogo Molefhe

Malebogo Molefhe is a trailblazing basketball player from Botswana. The only girl…

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Jalikatu: ‘I am the Sierra Leonean eye doctor who lived through the civil war’

Jalikatu is a Sierra Leonean eye doctor and one of only four…

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Life after temple run: Former migrant helping cold-shouldered temple run migrants

As thousands make grave decisions to embark on the 'temple run' in…

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Life after temple run: ‘I used family business’ money to fund my illegal migration journey’

The 'Temple run' is a dangerous journey young Sierra Leoneans embark on…

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Life after temple run: ‘I haven’t seen my mother in over two years’

Each year thousands of young Sierra Leoneans make the decision to leave…

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Life after temple run: The Sierra Leoneans returning home from illegal migration

Some readers may find this story disturbing Each year, thousands of young…

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Tsitsi Dangarembga: The Booker Prize nominee striving to depict real life and fight for change

African fiction is very popular at the moment because there are a…

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Polly Irungu: The Kenyan photographer amplifying black voices in the US

Kenyan born photographer, Polly Irungu, was able to live the American dream…

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