East African countries are being hit hard by ongoing conflicts, global inequality and surging food prices. Five years of drought followed by destructive heavy rains have affected Ethiopia, Kenya, and ...

Narrator: In the 1950s and 60s, many colonised countries that were part of the British Empire gained their independence. Ghana was one of the first African ... 1947 after 12 years studying in ...

Regional conflicts, murderous militias, the exploitation of natural resources, innocent civilians forced to flee their homes; ...

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One of the most powerful political figures in Cote d’Ivoire talks about what independence has meant for his country. The journalist and author explains why he will not be celebrating 50 years of ...