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Weaponized || Muse Daniel

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Mornings were usually hectic. He had to do everything hastily so that he could catch up with public transport. In case he missed one of the shuttles, he would be forced to use a motorcycle, which was not only expensive but also required battling with dust. The bus station was empty, except for two matatus parked opposite Mama Watoto Shop. He quickly entered one of them, joining two other passengers. As he sat quietly behind them, their conversation caught his attention.

​Les dieux terroristes by Achille Zigani

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Un mois plus tard, les groupes terroristes ont fait irruption dans le village de Silmagou, les femmes ont été sommées de s’habiller en burqa. Le discours était de plus en plus radical. Les lieux de débit de boisson sont saccagés. Farida, l’épouse de Assane commença à s’inquiéter de l’absence de son mari. Le ton des hommes armés  devenait inquiètant.

All Eyes on Us || Abdullahi Ali

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When he rose to speak, the raucous crowd fell silent. Some with the presence of mind whipped out their smartphones to start filming. They wanted a record of having been in Alhaji’s presence, of being part of his army, his chosen sheep.