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Read more about Why Does Kenya's Music Industry Struggle?—and How to Fix It published on February 26, 2025
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By Naila Aroni
Despite Kenya’s rich cultural heritage, its music industry trails far behind creative powerhouses…
Read more about The State of Democracy in SADC published on December 17, 2024
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By Lonwabo Patrick Kulati
In the early to mid-2000s there was a strong sense of optimism about the deepening of democrat…
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See more news about Announcing the Global Africa Gateway Summer Internships published on February 11, 2025
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See more news about Ambassador Martin Kimani Appointed CEO of The Africa Center, New York published on January 27, 2025
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See more news about Reflecting on 2024: Transformation and Gratitude at The Africa Center published on December 19, 2024
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