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Is Facebook losing its appeal in Africa?

As Facebook looks to celebrate its 20th birthday on Sunday, we look at its appeal on the...

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What is Tagadum and can it end war in Sudan ?

Political analyst Kholood Khair assesses Tagadum, a civilian initiative lead by former Sudan...

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Why Italy is interested in Africa

The Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says, Italy wants a new partnership with Africa with...

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More than half a million people enter South Sudan to escape Sudan war

Over 500,000 people from Sudan are seeking refuge in South Sudan. Women in Kenya on why they’re...

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Military led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit Ecowas, what effect will it have?

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger quit Ecowas , a Lagos resident recalls her harrowing experience of...

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Bobi Wine on what the nomination of a documentary about his life for an Oscar means

Musician turned politician Bobi Wine has received an Oscar nomination for a documentary on his...

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Why the Somali armed group Al Shabaab is still a threat

There's been heavy fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabaab fighters in the central region...

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Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?

Could Africa's leaders be too old to lead the world's youngest population? The continent's newest...

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What does the United States want from Africa?

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting four countries in Africa. What does the US...

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Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president

Joseph Boakai has started a six-year term as president of Liberia. He is the third democratically...

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Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?

Violent crime is soaring in South Africa, with the murder rate at a 20-year high. Getting away...

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Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges

A Sierra Leone high court has allowed ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma, charged with treason, to...

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Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray

More than 200 people have starved to death since July in Ethiopia's drought-hit and war-scarred...

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Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?

Zambia is battling one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years. More than 300 people have...

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Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?

Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda after accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks....

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WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free

Cape Verde becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly malaria disease in 50...

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Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election

Voters in Comoros head to the polls on Sunday to elect the next president. The incumbent Azali...

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Introducing World Football at AFCON

The drama, the excitement and the big talking points from the Africa Cup of Nations – every match...

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Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?

South Africa is taking Israel to the ICJ in the Hague. Pretoria alleges that genocide is being...

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Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors

President Ruto’s flagship visa-free policy for all visitors to Kenya has come into effect, but...

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