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Burundi Bans Secular Music to Mourn the Death of President Nkurunziza

Talk Africana - June 12, 2020

Burundi's cabinet has suspended playing secular music in public places during the seven-day mourning announced by the government following the death of President Pierre Nkurunziza. The mayor of the commercial capital, Bujumbura, Freddy Mbonimpa said secular music was banned but...

People & Politics

Social Risk Index Suggests Nigeria is Set for a Period of Civil Unrest in the Next 18 Months

Talk Africana - June 11, 2020

The SRI 2020 has identified Nigeria as highly vulnerable to civil unrest in the next 18 months. The country is placed 102nd out of 102 in the assessment.The SRI 2020 has identified Nigeria as the most vulnerable to social...

History

Robert Milligan: Statue of 18th Century Slave Trader Removed from Outside London Museum

Talk Africana - June 10, 2020

A statue of 18th-century slave trader Robert Milligan has been removed from outside a museum in the British capital after Labour councils pledged to begin reviewing such monuments in their areas amid anti-racism protests across the country triggered by...

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