Years of armed conflict in Sudan have displaced millions of people and upended nearly every aspect of daily life, including the higher education of a generation of young people now scattered across neighbouring countries and beyond. Many of those affected describe themselves as “the lost generation of Sudan,” confronting an uncertain academic future far from […]
In a public park in the US state of Maine, a familiar weekend ritual unfolds: a group of men in mismatched jerseys chase a football across uneven grass, calling out in several different languages. For the immigrants and refugees who gather for these informal matches, the sport has become more than a pastime — it
Maternity wards across parts of Sudan are beginning to reopen, bringing renewed hope to expectant mothers navigating the difficult conditions left in the wake of the country’s prolonged conflict. The resumption of maternal healthcare services marks a tentative but meaningful step toward rebuilding essential infrastructure for women and newborns, many of whom have had limited
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Veteran Ugandan journalist and political commentator Timothy Kalyegira has been granted bail by a magistrate’s court in Wakiso District, in a development that is being closely watched by media rights advocates and members of the country’s press community. The Court Decision The Kira Chief Magistrate’s Court ordered that Kalyegira be released on a cash bail
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In Guinea, parents raising children with autism say they are confronting a double burden: enduring social stigma in their communities while searching in vain for adequate medical and educational support. The disorder, widely misunderstood across the country, is often attributed to spiritual causes rather than recognised as a neurodevelopmental condition, leaving many families to cope
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A division of the Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has set aside a previous judgment of the Oyo State High Court that allowed female Muslim students at the University of Ibadan International School (ISI) to wear the hijab as part of their school uniform. The appellate court’s decision reignites a long-running debate over religious
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At the University of Ibadan in southwestern Nigeria, a modest auditorium bearing the name of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka has quietly become one of the country’s most influential centres for artistic development. The Wole Soyinka Theatre, nestled within one of West Africa’s oldest universities, has served for decades as a training ground where aspiring actors,
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A rally has been held in South Africa calling on undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country, highlighting the persistent tensions surrounding migration in Africa’s most industrialised economy. Demonstrators gathered to demand stricter enforcement of immigration laws and the removal of people they say are in the country illegally. A recurring debate South Africa has
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Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are frequently described as Africa’s “silent epidemic,” but much of that silence, according to a senior World Health Organization official, reflects how little of the true burden is actually visible. The warning underscores long-standing concerns that official data from many African countries captures only a fraction of the cases of conditions such
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A Zulu-language television series from South Africa has captured international audiences, becoming one of the most talked-about shows on global streaming platforms. The drama, which centres on a man navigating life with several wives, has resonated far beyond its domestic fanbase and sparked fresh conversations about polygamy, fidelity, and modern relationships. From local favourite to
In a recent piece published by GroundUp, a South African landlord captured a growing sense of unease in communities where immigrant tenants and traders have long been part of daily life. “I keep asking myself, ‘Where is Ubuntu?’” the landlord remarked, invoking the Southern African philosophy that affirms shared humanity and mutual responsibility toward others.
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Grand Theft Auto VI has generated one of the most striking commercial openings in entertainment history, with presales of the long-awaited title surging within a single day of becoming available for order. Industry observers suggest the franchise could become the highest-selling cultural product ever released, underscoring how a single video game can command attention on
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