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Around 230 million Indians were pushed into poverty during the last 12 months

Provides an overview, key facts and history of this West African nation

Ousting President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré from power, mutinous soldiers cited broad public discontent over his ability to stop attacks by Islamist militants.

Marxist-Leninist icon Sankara and 12 colleagues were gunned down by a hit squad in 1987 during a coup that brought Sankaras former comrade, Blaise Compaore, to power.

This program ventures into corners of Africa we hear from rarely, from Burkina Faso to Malawi, guided by adventurous field recordists and crate diggers.

For over two decades, Ghana was the most decorated team in the history of Africa Cup of Nations with four titles, a record the Black Stars held before being overtaken by Egypt (7 titles) and Cameroon (5 titles). Ghana first won the continental showpiece football event on their maiden attempt,

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Here's a look at why countries have famously changed their names—including Swaziland's formal transition to Eswatini to celebrate its independence.

These countries changed their names. Here's how it worked out.

Here's a look at why countries have famously changed their names—including Swaziland's formal transition to Eswatini to celebrate its independence.