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African Thinkers on the Origin and Relevance of Ethnic Identity

In a year loaded with elections in Africa, ethnic identity has always been lurking in most political conversations. Still, many African thinkers argue that ethnicity was never a prominent issue until colonization began. They also argue the current and future relevance of ethnic identity on the continent.

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AFRICA/MADAGASCAR – Don Bosco Radio: 14 years at the service of the truth and the youth

‘We are one of the most popularly heard radio stations in the capital, as our listeners consider us a reliable news source,’ says Fr.

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JICA has Jakarta aiding Madagascar rice crop

In Madagascar, where per capita rice consumption is the highest in Africa, Indonesian farm experts are lending a hand to help increase production of the staple crop.

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AFRICA/MADAGASCAR – Auxiliary of Antananarivo appointed

The Holy Father Benedict XVI, on March 25, 2010, appointed as Auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Antananarivo , Fr.

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a Turk in Madagascar (2) [ Hasan Kanbolat ]

A Turk in Madagascar President Abdullah Gul will be in Africa between March 14 and 18.

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