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Why Tyla’s racial identity has rallied South Africans behind Coloured communities

When Tyla exploded on to the global music scene with her hit song Water, the South African singer did not just gain…

Rachel Savage Rachel Savage

Binyavanga Wainaina, pioneering voice in African literature, dies at 48

Binyavanga Wainaina, the acclaimed Kenyan author who inspired a generation of writers and became one of the most prominent Africans…

Sarah Mervosh Sarah Mervosh

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 to get to greener pastures in Europe. If…

Tim Whewell, BBC Tim Whewell, BBC