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Kate Grace Thomas

Kate Grace Thomas writes international news, features, and short fiction. For the last five years her work has been largely focused on West Africa, from long-term bases in Liberia and Senegal. She has written for The Independent, The Guardian, and Lonely Planet, among others.

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From travel writer to war correspondent

Kate Grace Thomas