Over 350 children from 30 African countries gathered in Kigali on Saturday, October 18, for the 2nd Shenmo Africa Cup Abacus Mental Math Olympiad, a fast-paced, high-energy arithmetic competition.

We all grow up in the same family, but not in the same position. Whether you were the oldest, middle, youngest or only child, your place in the line-up quietly shaped how you see yourself. Here’s how ...