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I believe the new African leader must strive to deliver peace, unity and equitable development.

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— Hifikepunye Pohamba

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Dreams can come true even if you are someone from a country where a lot of opportunities may not be provided to you.

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— Anousheh Ansari

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Amapiano is a genre that is here to stay, it’s a genre that has no bounds and the future can only be bigger and greater.

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— Kabza De Small

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Indian-ness and internationalism are entirely compatible.

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— Shashi Tharoor

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A young ferry clerk and local children add colorful landmark symbols to a shared ledger beside a shifting river.

Where the Water Leaves a Mark

Anik believed every parcel could be delivered if its address was written clearly enough. Then the river moved, and the people who knew its moods taught him a better way to find home.

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A boy helps children fly colorful kites across fields, rooftops, and courtyards during a bright festival.

Wind Has Opinions

Eren wanted the festival record. Then the wind tore his masterpiece apart and gave him a better challenge: design something that could belong to everyone.

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An older potter and young apprentices examine colorful imperfect bowls beside a glowing kiln.

Ash Glaze, Open Hands

When Mara’s last collection emerges warped and strangely colored, she invites young experimenters into the kiln room—and discovers that mastery has more than one ending.

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