As Rubens Paiva's story fills cinemas and Brazilians learn more about the state terrorism that shattered lives and families, news about another coup attempt made the past even more present.
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Have you found your purpose for living?
Feb 20 • 1 min read
Looking at the wrong steps made.
Feb 19 • 9 min read
The unhinged global family drama where Daddy Trump is running the show, and the entitled teenagers The EU are getting a reality check. Here’s the continuation with all the twists, tantrums, and tea you’ve served:
Feb 18 • 4 min read
My aunt’s voice rings out, “Let us pray,” and without missing a beat, I fell into the rhythms ingrained since childhood. The words flowed easily “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come…”
Feb 10 • 4 min read
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We highlight 5 key historical events in Haiti, where President Jovenel Moïse’s July 7 killing is the latest in the Caribbean nation’s long list of struggles. by Catesby Holmes , International Editor / Politics Editor in The Conversation . This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article .
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Known as "The Kenyan Poet", Njeri Wangari is recognized for her pioneering work in African poetry blogging
May 23, 2024 • 7 min read
Inspiration from a Nigerian furniture maker and funds stashed for a trip to Dubai allowed Emily Wangui to start her dream journey. Less than 2 years later, Furniture Zoo is thriving
Jun 5, 2024 • 6 min read
Stella and Winnie Mutai are twins with a five-minute age difference. Inseparable from birth, they took different career paths. Climate change brought them back together.
Jun 29, 2023 • 4 min read
You could consider Abel Mutua part stand-up comedian, part hype man, part voice actor (in the great Kenyan tradition of Maina and King'ang'i); or you could look at him as someone offering a new take on traditional African storytelling to deliver a disruptive voice in African entertainment.
May 31, 2022 • 9 min read
Joan Wandegi Nthiga is one of many Kenyan farmers turning to regenerative farming to counteract the harmful effects of climate change, soil degradation, and biodiversity loss in her area. She has planted over 100 endangered native tree seedlings among her food crops and is now looking to do more to return the region to the wetter, more stable climate she experienced as a child.
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story of resilience after amputation of my left lower limb to domestic fire, caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.
Jan 19 • 3 min read
In a world where folklore and reality blur, Jana, a skeptical journalist, finds herself entangled in a bizarre and hilarious encounter with Lucifer Sospeter, a self proclaimed "nice guy" who has adopted the infamous name as his own. What begins as a routine investigation into urban legends quickly spirals into a thrilling, suspenseful, and darkly comedic adventure that challenges Jana's beliefs and forces her to confront her deepest fears.
Mar 11 • 5 min read
Feb 10 • 5 min read
Looking at the wrong steps made.
Feb 19 • 9 min read
The Eurozone saga, intertwined with the ongoing war in Ukraine, has exposed the complexities and pitfalls of military alliances, sovereignty, and global power dynamics. The situation highlights how such alliances often undermine national sovereignty, distract from domestic priorities, and create dependencies that benefit the powerful at the expense of weaker nations.
Feb 28 • 3 min read
Ability beyond amputation.
Glimpse of my career, challenges and achievement.
Jan 11 • 4 min read
The Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation
Feb 20 • 2 min read
On purpose.
Feb 23 • 3 min read
Looking back at the wrong steps from a young man’s eyes.
Feb 19 • 9 min read
The unhinged global family drama where Daddy Trump is running the show, and the entitled teenagers The EU are getting a reality check. Here’s the continuation with all the twists, tantrums, and tea you’ve served:
Feb 18 • 4 min read