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Ten years ago, conflict broke out between Georgia and Russia over the break-away region of South Ossetia, with the first shells falling on the capital Tskhinvali on 7th August. Watching events unfold from the Georgian capital Tbilisi was Temur Kighuradze, now a journalist with 91热爆 Russian, but then an ambitious young newspaper journalist.

My 91热爆 Town: Bujumbura, Burundi
In this week's episode of My 91热爆 Town, we're off to Bujumbura, capital of Burundi, where Robert Misigaro of 91热爆 Great Lakes grew up. He shares memories of guitar playing, attending street parties, and finding solace in the midst of a civil war.

Cairo's Maspero Triangle
The Maspero Triangle in central Cairo is home to families who鈥檝e lived and worked in the dilapidated buildings for generations, as well as what's believed to be Egypt's oldest watch shop. As work starts to demolish buildings and redevelop the area, 91热爆 Arabic's Abdelbassir Hassan shares Maspero memories.

The Syrian conflict through rap
When the Syrian conflict began in March 2011, there was no home-grown rap scene to speak of. But over the years, many artists have emerged, some pro-regime, some anti, and others simply anti-war. Andrea Glioti, an Arabic specialist at 91热爆 Monitoring, and a former rapper, has compiled a history of the conflict through rap.

Bank notes around the world
The recent celebrations honouring the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela included new banknotes issued by the South African Reserve Bank. So what famous faces or images feature on your bank notes? We hear from Milton Nkosi from 91热爆 Africa, Beatriz de la Pava from 91热爆 Mundo, Gulnara Kasmambet from 91热爆 Kyrgyz and Prudent Nsengiyumva from 91热爆 Great Lakes.

Image: shelled building in South Ossetia 2008
Credit: Viktor Drachev/AFP/Getty Images