Africa: Reclaiming the Past, Defining the Future

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Africa: Reclaiming the Past, Defining the Future

[allAfrica] Nairobi -- This month, I visited the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. It's a stunning arena that was built ahead of FIFA World Cup 2010 and named after an anti-apartheid activist, trade unionist and politician who played a key role in shaping the destiny of South Africa.

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