Emmanuel Akinwotu
Stories
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Little-known opposition leader in Senegal is named the next president
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's president in waiting, is a man who will be one of Africa's youngest leaders and who only left prison less than two weeks ago.
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Catholic Cardinal in Ghana says homosexuality should not be a criminal offense
A new measure being debated in Ghana that targets LGBTQ+ people is receiving surprising pushback from the country's top Catholic cardinal.
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There's growing demand for answers about the death of an Afrobeats star
In Nigeria, the sudden death of an Afropop star two months ago sparked a country wide outpouring of grief — and many questions. There are concerns about the integrity of the police investigation.
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Arts & Life
Sudanese American rapper Bas on using music to cope with the brutal conflict in Sudan
One Sudanese American rapper has been so affected by the brutal conflict in Sudan, that he has turned to what he knows best — music — to express his sense of loss and frustration.
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World
Uganda starts charging people under extreme anti-LGBTQ law, raising execution fears
Two men in Uganda are the first to be charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under a harsh new law that carries the death penalty. Their cases highlight the threats for LGBTQ+ people in Uganda.
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World
Niger's president has been detained, prompting fears of another coup
The president of Niger has been detained in his residence by his personal guards - prompting fears of another attempted coup in an unstable region of West Africa.
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World
Amid violence and desperation, people in Sudan are still making their voices heard
Fighting in Sudan has raged for a week now. People are trapped in their buildings or making plans to leave. Even in their desperation, many are finding ways to show their opposition to the violence.
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World
The view from Sudan's capital, which has seen 3 days of nonstop urban warfare
The citizens of Sudan's capital city Khartoum have spent a third, terrifying day sheltering from violence that has turned their streets into a war zone, as rival generals fight for power.
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Lagos, the biggest city in Nigeria, is experiencing a population boom
Nigeria's megacity Lagos is the economic engine for the most populous country in Africa. But the booming city is unprepared for the influx of those searching for a better life.
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World
Uganda is making its anti-LGBTQ laws even tougher
Uganda's parliament has passed sweeping new anti-LGBTQ+ laws with tougher punishments, making some acts punishable by death.