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When Monica Marura relocated to an island she had never heard of, she thought she was supporting her husband's career move. A few weeks...

A tech hub for young women in Mombasa offers entry into the world of IT to girls and young women from all walks of life, whatever their...

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Rashida Nyirongo discovered theatre early but could only capitalise on her talent years later. Now, the so-called Drama Queen of Chipata...

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University student Tholoana, a survivor of gender-based violence, loves helping others. She credits the memory of a loving grandmother -...

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A mother's ordeal in northeastern Zambia inspired a rural community to turn to a forgotten community development funding tool to repair...

Living in a remote community with no internet, Dalab Zimba had to resort to extreme measures to keep his school going - whether that was...

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A new study sees heightened awareness of climate issues in Africa.

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Mauro Lourenco has successfully created the first-ever map of the peatlands in the Angolan Highlands. Africa's peat, he explains, is a...

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