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The five biggest-selling gaming consoles
The five most popular consoles have sold around 700 million units between them.
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3 Brave Women Who Carried the Struggle for East Africa’s Liberation
These three women fought not just for independence from colonial rule, but also for space, voice and respect in societies that often ignored women’s power.
Kenya’s Ngugi wa Thiong’o, champion of African expression
Widely regarded as east Africa’s most influential writer, Ngugi sought to forge a body of literature reflecting the land and people from which he came, and not follow in the footsteps of Western tradition.
Njeri Mwangi’s Journey of Balancing Family, Activism and Art with Unwavering Perseverance
Njeri Mwangi has proven that art and activism can go hand in hand. She has created spaces for change, used her platform to tell powerful stories and continues to inspire a new generation to speak up and take action.
Nana Mwafrika, Uganda’s Unstoppable Voice For Justice
From fighting against corruption to advocating for the rights of marginalized groups, Nana has always been at the forefront of movements that aim to make the world a better place.
Soft-spoken Prevost is first pope from the United States
A moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru, he becomes the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff, taking the papal name Leo XIV.
Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers
People who chew around 180 pieces of gum a year could be ingesting roughly 30,000 microplastics, the researchers said.
Prof. Philemon Mikol Sarungi Laid to Rest in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Prof. Sarungi’s passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy will continue to inspire future generations
Marjorie Mbilinyi – A Pioneer in Women’s Rights and Social Change
Marjorie’s powerful poem, Ubaguzi Haukubaliki (“Racism is Unacceptable”), opened doors for many to join her cause.
