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In Sudan 🇸🇩, sexual violence is being used as a weapon of war. For survivors, the nightmare does not end after the trauma. When the father is unknown or cannot be identified, the babies born not only face social stigma but also new obstacles of identity.
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Ghana's President John Mahama has ordered the demolition of structures built in waterways after deadly flash floods hit the capital, Accra. At least 13 people have died, with the Ghana Fire Service warning the death toll could still rise as recovery efforts continue.
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A viral toy is raising uncomfortable questions about race in China. Videos show the black version of the "Natasha doll" being slapped and run over, prompting criticism. On Focus on Africa, we explore what the controversy reveals about perceptions of black people in China.
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