Author: Felix Kiprono
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Why are Kenyan Students Burning Schools?
In 2021, Kenyan secondary schools were plagued with numerous fires that led to the loss of property worth millions and the loss of innocent lives. With the education of thousands hanging in the line, questions are arising. Who is to blame for the fires? Is there an underlying issue? And most important, who is to…
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Military Coup in Sudan
Sudan experienced a military coup on October 25th. This kind of unrest is not new to Sudan. In April 2019, Omar Al-Bashir, who was wanted by the international criminal court over war crime charges, was ousted. His removal from the presidency came after months of unending protests against his regime.
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Why Africa is Lagging Behind in the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Vaccination remains one of the most important measures to contain COVID-19. Because of this, countries have been in a race to procure enough vaccines to inoculate their populations. Africa’s overall rate of 3.2% contrasts sharply with that of the rest of the world, some of the world’s richest countries like the UAE are at 90%.