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Nigeria, Tony Allen Dies. Legendary Drummer. The Father of Afrobeat
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Sudan, Former President Bashir Will be Handed Over to the International Criminal Court
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In Memory of Eugenio Melandri, A Life Dedicated to Africa, Peace and the Poor
We have lost a friend, a brother, a teacher. Eugenio Melandri died after battling a…
Ten Years Without Teresa Sarti. She Brought Excellence in Healthcare to Africa with Emergency
Teresa Sarti died ten years ago. Describing Teresa is an arduous task. She was many…