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Inside South Africa’s ‘ruthless’ gang-controlled gold mines

Along with about 600 other men, Ndumiso lives and works in a small gang-controlled "town" - complete with markets and…

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The last generation of facial scar bearers in Nigeria

Facial scarification was once popular across Nigeria. Deep cuts, usually on both cheeks or the forehead, were carved on children…

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Bougobali and “The Dancer Thieves” behind bars in Burkina Faso

The pain, anger and sorrow that resulted from the death of his 3-year old son, Cyril was enough to break…

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