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Putting Uganda's child labourers back in school
Over half of Uganda's children are not just forced to work, says a recent report, but they must do so in hazardous jobs. Ugandan NGO Kids in Need hopes to put an end to this. Along with local community members,
My Song: Outspoken on 'Miss Taken Identity'
“Men don't love themselves”: a bold statement from the Zimbabwean rapper and slam poet Outspoken. In this edition of My Song, he talks about how his track 'Miss Taken Identity' not only addressesRNW Africa on Facebook
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Article: As a key African ally, Nigeria should get US support
During Secretary of State John F. Kerry's first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa last week, he had the opportunity to publicly bolster a key US ally.
Article: Why Western aid to Africa is a waste
Monetary and intellectual developmental aid is being wasted on Africa, finds our blogger in Uganda. After long having pondered why, he discovers the answer in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. By SebaSpace
Article: Mugabe blasts Mandela
President Robert Mugabe criticised former South African president and Nobel Laureate Nelson Mandela for allegedly taking a soft stance on the white people through his reconciliatory policies in a a-yet-to-be-aired documentary produced by Da
Article: France-Afrique: breaking the ties
The French army's recent intervention in Mali has sparked fresh debate about the relationship between France and Africa.
Article: My Song: Three Wise Men's Ikon on 'Bastard'
After nearly being killed by drunken policemen, Ikon pulls no punches.
Article: Hague court ruling body challenges African Union over Kenya
The relationship between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the United Nations Security Council has generated much discussion, criticism and controversy. By Tiina Intelmann, opinion piece published by our partner allAfrica
Video: Singing for her Ivory Coast
The war in Ivory Coast did not only cause destruction and division. It also produced beautiful things, such as the song 'Ma Côte d'Ivoire' ('My Ivory Coast'), performed by Dobet Gnahoré and Manou Gallo.
Video: Are remittances enough to sustain this Burkina Faso town?
In this 16th clip of the Surprising Europe video series, residents of Béguédo, Burkina Faso, talk about how remittances sent by their compatriots in Italy help improve their quality of life.
Article: African Union turns 50; time to make every child count
As African heads of state celebrate the African Union's achievements and forge plans for the next 50 years, it's time for them to be practical.
Article: South Africa to help Nigeria's auto industry: a milestone in inter-African cooperation?
The lack of economic diversification throughout sub-Saharan Africa may stymy South Africa’s pledges to help Nigeria industrialize.
