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One year anniversary of DJ Arafat ‘s death

He is dead but still alive in the hearts of many fans. It is now one year since the motorbike accident that claimed the life of Ivorian star singer DJ Arafat. Thousands of his fans nicknamed “Les Chinois” are now commemorating the first anniversary of the death of their idol. The “coupé-décalé” a creation of […]

Mandela biggest influence for young Africans, Obama in distant second – survey

Former South African President Nelson Mandela’s fight for freedom and human rights makes him the most influential person among Africa’s youth, according to a survey conducted across the continent. Mandela’s legacy is alive seven years after his death, according to the poll of young people in 14 African countries in which 86% of respondents said […]

A year on: Ethiopia remembers ex-army chief, 2019 ‘coup’ victims

Ethiopia remembered former army chief Seare Mekonnen on Monday, on the first anniversary of his assassination in 2019 via a failed regional coup d’etat in the Amhara regional state. A memorial ceremony in Seare’s native Tigray region was held for him and retired Major General Gezai Abera, who were killed a year ago. The former […]