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For this 14-year-old boy, life as a refugee meant growing up fast

For this 14-year-old boy, life as a refugee meant growing up fast

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12 things you didn’t know about sports in Africa

12 things you didn’t know about sports in Africa

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These refugees in Ethiopia are painting their stories

These refugees in Ethiopia are painting their stories

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The importance of refugee education

The importance of refugee education

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How WeFarm is helping farmers in Kenya & Uganda share vital information over SMS

How WeFarm is helping farmers in Kenya & Uganda share vital information over SMS

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7 things you didn’t know about Nelson Mandela

7 things you didn’t know about Nelson Mandela

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Girl power goes global with #WhatIReallyReallyWant

Girl power goes global with #WhatIReallyReallyWant

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4 African festivals you HAVE to see for yourself

4 African festivals you HAVE to see for yourself

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4 ‘Sesame Street’ characters you didn’t know were out to save the world

4 ‘Sesame Street’ characters you didn’t know were out to save the world

Culture
From student to developer in 16 weeks: Inside one of Africa’s top coding schools

From student to developer in 16 weeks: Inside one of Africa’s top coding schools

Education
Eva did it!

Eva did it!

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The NIFTY cup for newborns: when breastfeeding is not an option

The NIFTY cup for newborns: when breastfeeding is not an option

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