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Children born outside marriage now have legal rights to inherit from their deceased Muslim parent. In a landmark ruling, Kenya’s Supreme Court has confirmed that...

Maasai face pressure as Tanzania eyes relocations The Maasai, an ethnic group indigenous to southern Kenya and northern Tanzania, have grazed livestock around Tanzania's Lake Natron for generations. Park rangers from...

Ghana Rides Cocoa and Gold Surge: Following the recovery of its cocoa and gold industries from contractions, Ghana's GDP grew at its quickest rate...