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International Correspondent, @CNN. African Voices Host, @cnni. Nomad. Past lives in Joburg, London, New York & Washington. Bad jokes, good vibes.

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I’ve been in Argentina for a week. I haven’t seen a single black person

I’ve been in Argentina for a week. I haven’t seen a single black person

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Kenya has officially removed visas for all Africans* and most Caribbean countries. No ETA, no forms, just show up. Karibu! *except Libya and Somalia

Kenya has officially removed visas for all Africans* and most Caribbean countries. No ETA, no forms, just show up. Karibu! *except Libya and Somalia

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🇹🇿 “We’re locked inside like rats,” says man filming empty streets in Dar es Salaam after the Tanzanian government outlawed Independence Day protests and ordered people to stay indoors

🇹🇿 “We’re locked inside like rats,” says man filming empty streets in Dar es Salaam after the Tanzanian government outlawed Independence Day protests and ordered people to stay indoors

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“He was an only child,” his father cries. Meshack Okode weeps over the body of his son Vincent Otieno Ogutu, 40 who was killed at Kasarani Stadium during the viewing of the body of Raila Odinga. He is survived by a wife and 3 daughters

“He was an only child,” his father cries. Meshack Okode weeps over the body of his son Vincent Otieno Ogutu, 40 who was killed at Kasarani Stadium during the viewing of the body of Raila Odinga. He is survived by a wife and 3 daughters

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Kenyan president William Ruto announces that his government will stop abductions. He has always denied that anyone was getting abducted so will the 29 people who are still missing get released?

Kenyan president William Ruto announces that his government will stop abductions. He has always denied that anyone was getting abducted so will the 29 people who are still missing get released?

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Billy Mwangi walked out of home in Embu to get a haircut. His barber says hooded men forced him into a car and sped off. He’s not been seen again. 6 days after President Ruto promised to end abductions in Kenya, dozens like Billy are still missing. Where are they?

Billy Mwangi walked out of home in Embu to get a haircut. His barber says hooded men forced him into a car and sped off. He’s not been seen again. 6 days after President Ruto promised to end abductions in Kenya, dozens like Billy are still missing. Where are they?

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Speed is everywhere in Africa. And his backflips 😂

Speed is everywhere in Africa. And his backflips 😂

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Pythons are sacred in the Vodun religion of Benin. They symbolize strength, fertility and protection. People sacrifice animals and confess their sins to the pythons

Pythons are sacred in the Vodun religion of Benin. They symbolize strength, fertility and protection. People sacrifice animals and confess their sins to the pythons

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This is not my first rodeo

This is not my first rodeo

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Cameroonians are about to re-elect Paul Biya for a record 8th term today. The world’s oldest president is 92 but his official pictures look waaaay younger. His own daughter asked people not to vote for him before walking it back

Cameroonians are about to re-elect Paul Biya for a record 8th term today. The world’s oldest president is 92 but his official pictures look waaaay younger. His own daughter asked people not to vote for him before walking it back

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New year, new promo, new format. An all-new African Voices premieres this weekend on CNN around the world. Yes, I have a whole show about positive African stories. Who should we feature next?

New year, new promo, new format. An all-new African Voices premieres this weekend on CNN around the world. Yes, I have a whole show about positive African stories. Who should we feature next?

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Niliblock huyu akikuja wrong side pale Ngong Road nikaambiwa niache kimbelembele na watu wa Facebook 😂

Niliblock huyu akikuja wrong side pale Ngong Road nikaambiwa niache kimbelembele na watu wa Facebook 😂

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CNN photojournalist Fabien Muhire sprayed by police in Nairobi even though he’s clearly identifiable

CNN photojournalist Fabien Muhire sprayed by police in Nairobi even though he’s clearly identifiable

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Senegalese team bus - with police escort - drove past us on the way into Rabat ahead of tomorrow’s final against Morocco

Senegalese team bus - with police escort - drove past us on the way into Rabat ahead of tomorrow’s final against Morocco

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Jana kwa kibanda ya ndege KRA wakiangalia ngotha za watu

Jana kwa kibanda ya ndege KRA wakiangalia ngotha za watu

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I saw Ericsson Kyalo Mutisya dancing outside Parliament. He went live. 15 minutes later, he was shot dead. Police ignored his body. He just lay there as people walked past, his white overalls soaked in blood

I saw Ericsson Kyalo Mutisya dancing outside Parliament. He went live. 15 minutes later, he was shot dead. Police ignored his body. He just lay there as people walked past, his white overalls soaked in blood

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Greetings from Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩 I told him I’m from Kenya. He decided that it’s in Uganda 😂

Greetings from Bali, Indonesia 🇮🇩 I told him I’m from Kenya. He decided that it’s in Uganda 😂

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Cool colleagues who hype you up like this 🥹 Thanks Elex Michaelson!

Cool colleagues who hype you up like this 🥹 Thanks Elex Michaelson!

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This is how authoritarians shut down criticism. I’ve seen this script many times, in many countries

This is how authoritarians shut down criticism. I’ve seen this script many times, in many countries

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Why are some Africans celebrating the death of Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo? Especially in Tanzania, Kenya and his home country?

Why are some Africans celebrating the death of Zimbabwean tycoon Wicknell Chivayo? Especially in Tanzania, Kenya and his home country?

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Kenyan cabin crew attended to the stabbed pilot of the Flydubai plane to Tel Aviv, Israel. They can be heard speaking in Swahili. What a day at work for them!

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Kenyan cabin crew attended to the stabbed pilot of the Flydubai plane to Tel Aviv, Israel. They can be heard speaking in Swahili. What a day at work for them!

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The head flight attendant (purser) on the FlyDubai plane where the pilot was stabbed was a Kenyan named David Kimotho. Another Kenyan John Muchina was also on duty. But a passenger later told CNN that they weren’t sure if some of the cabin crew were cooperating with the attacker

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The head flight attendant (purser) on the FlyDubai plane where the pilot was stabbed was a Kenyan named David Kimotho. Another Kenyan John Muchina was also on duty. But a passenger later told CNN that they weren’t sure if some of the cabin crew were cooperating with the attacker

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The world map you've known all your life is wrong! Nearly every country at the UN voted to adopt a new map that shows a more accurate size of Africa after ~500 years of "symbolic minimization." Only the US voted against it. I explained why this is important on CNN

The world map you've known all your life is wrong! Nearly every country at the UN voted to adopt a new map that shows a more accurate size of Africa after ~500 years of "symbolic minimization." Only the US voted against it. I explained why this is important on CNN

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BREAKING: Trump administration claims the Somali referee was denied entry because he is a security threat to the US with links to suspected terrorists. He was questioned for 11 hours, including about Al Shabab Omar Abdulkadir Artan just landed back in Somalia to a hero's welcome

BREAKING: Trump administration claims the Somali referee was denied entry because he is a security threat to the US with links to suspected terrorists. He was questioned for 11 hours, including about Al Shabab Omar Abdulkadir Artan just landed back in Somalia to a hero's welcome

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I’m obsessed with robotaxis despite all the horror stories when they glitch and put people in danger. Would you ride in a car without a driver?

I’m obsessed with robotaxis despite all the horror stories when they glitch and put people in danger. Would you ride in a car without a driver?

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I asked Aliko Dangote about all the memes and excitement about "the people's IPO" and he says it's not just for Nigerians but for people across Africa. Africa's richest man says the refinery will be Africa's most profitable company and promises a stadium annual general meeting

I asked Aliko Dangote about all the memes and excitement about "the people's IPO" and he says it's not just for Nigerians but for people across Africa. Africa's richest man says the refinery will be Africa's most profitable company and promises a stadium annual general meeting

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I think America just broke the record for the largest fireworks display in history! It went on for 40 minutes and I want to see the budget for this 🤯

I think America just broke the record for the largest fireworks display in history! It went on for 40 minutes and I want to see the budget for this 🤯

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I haven't stopped thinking about a brilliant little girl named Faith that I met outside the Malawian consulate in Joburg. She was born in South Africa but her whole family is undocumented. Her dad - a gardener - said they were kicked out of their house and he lost his job

I haven't stopped thinking about a brilliant little girl named Faith that I met outside the Malawian consulate in Joburg. She was born in South Africa but her whole family is undocumented. Her dad - a gardener - said they were kicked out of their house and he lost his job

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Isha Sesay had a baby on her own at 47 - without a partner - by IVF. "It's not a rejection of anyone, it's an embrace of my own autonomy." The former CNN anchor told me how her mom's stroke led her to becoming a Single Mother by Choice

Isha Sesay had a baby on her own at 47 - without a partner - by IVF. "It's not a rejection of anyone, it's an embrace of my own autonomy." The former CNN anchor told me how her mom's stroke led her to becoming a Single Mother by Choice

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How do you get $3.5 billion raised in just 90 minutes? Well, one source casually pledged $800 million. Here’s how the Global Partnership for Education replenishment “harambee” in New York went down

How do you get $3.5 billion raised in just 90 minutes? Well, one source casually pledged $800 million. Here’s how the Global Partnership for Education replenishment “harambee” in New York went down

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BREAKING: South African police fire rubber bullets to disperse protesters looting a home live on CNN during anti-migrant march

BREAKING: South African police fire rubber bullets to disperse protesters looting a home live on CNN during anti-migrant march

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All buses, trains, and trams are free in this country. For everyone! Luxembourg is unreal. When will your country have this?

All buses, trains, and trams are free in this country. For everyone! Luxembourg is unreal. When will your country have this?

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Zimbabwean state TV breaking news on the death of flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash

Zimbabwean state TV breaking news on the death of flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash

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Stop building more petrol stations, build these EV charging locations instead.

Stop building more petrol stations, build these EV charging locations instead.

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Ethiopian Airlines kicked out a passenger on my flight because a minister took her seat. They didn’t apologize and they eventually forcefully offloaded her screaming. The minister did nothing. Disgraceful

Ethiopian Airlines kicked out a passenger on my flight because a minister took her seat. They didn’t apologize and they eventually forcefully offloaded her screaming. The minister did nothing. Disgraceful

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He's the first Zimbabwean to win a UFC fight but he wants nothing to do with the country, or his family. He has blocked them all. "If I die, burn my body and throw my dust at Kruger National Park," Themba Gorimbo told me. "Nobody in Zimbabwe supported me, not even my family."

He's the first Zimbabwean to win a UFC fight but he wants nothing to do with the country, or his family. He has blocked them all. "If I die, burn my body and throw my dust at Kruger National Park," Themba Gorimbo told me. "Nobody in Zimbabwe supported me, not even my family."

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Anthony Joshua's car was speeding and lost control while overtaking and rammed into a stationary truck, Nigerian authorities say. Two unnamed foreigners with him were killed. The British-Nigerian boxer posted a video playing table tennis with his personal trainer shortly before

Anthony Joshua's car was speeding and lost control while overtaking and rammed into a stationary truck, Nigerian authorities say. Two unnamed foreigners with him were killed. The British-Nigerian boxer posted a video playing table tennis with his personal trainer shortly before

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RECEIPTS: Ethiopian Airlines called me a liar, so I tracked down the passenger in my viral video who was offloaded for a minister. ET called police on Aisha and her husband, forced them to delete their videos & left them stranded in Addis for 24hrs. They’ve received no apology

RECEIPTS: Ethiopian Airlines called me a liar, so I tracked down the passenger in my viral video who was offloaded for a minister. ET called police on Aisha and her husband, forced them to delete their videos & left them stranded in Addis for 24hrs. They’ve received no apology

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"Cyril Ramaphosa must go," banner says as marchers walk through downtown Johannesburg live on CNN. One South African protester who is married to a Congolese man told me why she's on streets: "We're tired of being given drugs," she claims

"Cyril Ramaphosa must go," banner says as marchers walk through downtown Johannesburg live on CNN. One South African protester who is married to a Congolese man told me why she's on streets: "We're tired of being given drugs," she claims

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