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Explainer: Kiswahili — the language that unites Africa?

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Michael Nyantakyi Oti
July 8, 2024

Turning Kiswahili, which is widely spoken in East Africa, into Africa’s common language is proving challenging.

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World Radio Day: More than a century of powerful impact

Since the first radio waves, It's been more than a century of powerful impact upon news, drama, music, and sports.
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How Pulp Fiction Revolutionized Cinema

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Oscar winners that made film history

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Africa

Explainer: Kiswahili — the language that unites Africa?

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