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A Zambian medical doctor has embarked on a 140km- (87mile) walk to…
Hazel Nali: Defying parents’ opposition to reach World Cup
As a child, Hazel Nali constantly got in trouble for playing football.…
Computer science graduate lauded for carrying firewood in honour of mum
An Ethiopian student who carried firewood during his graduation in honour of…
Idza Luhumyo: Fifth Kenyan to win Caine Prize for African writing
Author Idza Luhumyo, who has just won the Caine Prize for African…
Wavinya Ndeti: Defying sexist bullies ahead of Kenya’s elections
Wavinya Ndeti has defied bullying, attempts to discredit her academic achievements and…
Obituary: Ada Ameh, a comic actor who wrestled grief to make people laugh
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Yusupha Mbye: Left paralysed after being shot by ex-Gambian President’s security personnel
Yusupha Mbye sits opposite me in his wheelchair in a reflective mood…
