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Why are so many of us still unbanked?

How traditional banks struggle to reach African populations.

• 15 mins

Could Amapiano be the sound of the year?

A genre of music from South Africa that鈥檚 got everyone dancing.

• 14 mins

Is Goma the most dangerous place on earth?

It鈥檚 near to one of the world鈥檚 most active volcanoes.

• 10 mins

Why are students in eSwatini so angry?

They want justice for the alleged killing of student.

• 15 mins

What鈥檚 Nigeria鈥檚 beef with Twitter?

Why has the Nigerian government put an indefinite ban on Twitter?

• 14 mins

Can Ivorians forgive Laurent Gbagbo?

The former president is returning to Ivory Coast. Will he get a hero鈥檚 welcome?

• 14 mins

Why are African politicians so old?

Is it time for younger generations to take charge of the continent鈥檚 fate?

• 12 mins

How is Africa doing with solar power?

Millions across Africa have no access to electricity. Could solar power be the answer?

• 13 mins

Why is Covid on the rise again in Africa?

Concern over new infections real and rising

• 15 mins

Is climate change hurting our mental health?

Climate change is reshaping our world. But how鈥檚 it affecting our mental health?

• 13 mins

Is cannabis Africa鈥檚 next big crop?

Could cannabis ever become one of Africa鈥檚 top exports?

• 14 mins

What to expect from Ethiopia鈥檚 election?

A much awaited election is about to happen in Ethiopia. Why does it matter?

• 16 mins

Is South Sudan the new king of the hoops?

South Sudan has suddenly got pretty hot at basketball. How come?

• 14 mins

Why are Uganda鈥檚 boda bodas at risk of HIV?

Young men buying sex for rides.

• 13 mins

Why are Russian mercenaries in the CAR?

How did a private military firm from Russia end up in the Central African Republic?

• 16 mins

How can drones help Togolese farmers?

Togolese farmers are trying out drones 鈥� but what difference will they make?

• 11 mins

Can 5 million trees make a difference?

Ghana vowed to plant millions of trees to tackle climate change. Will it work?

• 12 mins

Can Mozambique鈥檚 insurgency be solved?

Four years of an Islamist insurgency. Mozambique鈥檚 had enough 鈥� but what鈥檚 the way out?

• 13 mins

Why are luxury flats in demand in Nigeria?

Luxury property boom despite a poor economy.

• 14 mins

Why do we keep shutting down the internet?

Internet shutdowns are becoming more common in parts of Africa. How come?

• 14 mins

Why are Eritrean Christians under pressure?

Catholic schools are being seized by the Eritrean state 鈥� but why exactly?

• 16 mins

Is African animation booming?

African animation is in its infancy - but cartoons from the continent are travelling far.

• 14 mins

Who鈥檚 Nigerian separatist Nnamdi Kanu?

Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu has been arrested. What does this mean for Nigeria?

• 12 mins

Is Cameroon ready for the Africa Cup of Nations?

Country to host the tournament in 2022

• 15 mins

What now for Eswatini鈥檚 king?

Has a wave of pro-democracy protests in Eswatini brought about any change?

• 13 mins

How did food get so expensive in Nigeria?

Rising prices have made it harder for many Nigerians to fill their shopping baskets.

• 13 mins

Is Jacob Zuma in prison yet?

The future of the former president hangs in the balance. But how did we get here?

• 16 mins

Does South Sudan have reason to celebrate?

It鈥檚 been ten years since South Sudan became an independent nation.

• 12 mins

Has Tanzania changed its tune on Covid?

Has Tanzania transformed its pandemic response?

• 15 mins

What is illegal mining doing to South Africa?

A dangerous industry that costs the country millions of dollars.

• 16 mins