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  Engineer argues Egyptian pyramid decay is due to centuries of expansion

  By Nathan Olivarez-Giles on May 11, 2013 03:13 am + 8 comments

  For centuries, Egypt's pyramids have been a point worldwide fascination. Scholars have long asked, Continue reading…

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  Bitter pill: life-saving HIV drugs fuel crime and addiction in South Africa

  By Amar Toor on May 6, 2013 11:50 am + 71 comments

  Three years ago, Sipho Molefe (not his real name) was a normal 16-year-old boy — an athletic, Continue reading…

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  Can DNA testing put a stop to the illegal ivory trade?

  By Amar Toor on March 15, 2013 12:45 pm + 27 comments

  The world's elephants are in a state of crisis. Populations are dwindling, poaching is on the rise, Continue reading…

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  Universal Music, Samsung launch Kleek music streaming service in Africa

  By Chris Welch on March 14, 2013 10:17 am + 23 comments

  When it comes to streaming music, listeners in Africa don't have the same luxury of choice that Continue reading…

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  'Well, that's our first murder of the night': watching an election from halfway around the world

  By Russell Brandom on March 6, 2013 12:15 pm + 18 comments

  I arrive at Ushahidi’s DC office a little before 7PM Eastern Standard Time, Sunday night. In Continue reading…

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  'Grand Theft Auto: Kirk Douglas' and other pirated games from a Nairobi market

  By Adi Robertson on February 6, 2013 04:32 pm + 13 comments

  The Gameological Society's Joe Keiser, not content with mere torrented or knockoff titles, has Continue reading…

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  Huawei's Windows Phone 4Afrika leads Microsoft's latest push on the continent

  By Jeff Blagdon on February 4, 2013 09:38 pm + 79 comments

  Huawei launched a customized version of its Ascend W1 Windows Phone for Africa today, as Microsoft Continue reading…

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  Dung beetles use the Milky Way to push poo

  By Amar Toor on February 1, 2013 04:43 am + 15 comments

  Most insects have no trouble moving around when the moon is bright, but darker nights can make Continue reading…

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  Intel launches the Yolo, its first smartphone for Africa

  By Adi Robertson on January 24, 2013 04:14 pm + 150 comments

  Intel's chips for smartphones have made strides since we first reviewed them last year, but it's Continue reading…

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  Bono: 'it's social movements that change things, not personalities'

  By Vlad Savov on October 19, 2012 12:01 pm + 43 comments

  Speaking at the F.ounders conference in Dublin today, U2 lead signer Bono was effusive in his praise Continue reading…