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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?

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Why are luxury flats in demand in Nigeria?

Luxury property boom despite a poor economy.

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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.

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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

Why does Uganda want to track your car?

A tracking device in every car and motorbike in Uganda. How feasible is that?

• 13 mins

Why is money worth so little in Zimbabwe?

Zimbabweans are having to stretch their dollars to get by. But why is that?

• 15 mins

How did riots in South Africa get so bad?

Looting and violence. A level of unrest not seen in years. What鈥檚 it all about?

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Will Africa triumph at the Tokyo Olympics?

After a year long delay, the games start this month.

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Is it time for African jewellery to shine?

Does the continent have what it takes to cash in on its jewellery-making skills?

• 14 mins

Why is Thomas Sankara still so popular?

Many young Africans still look up to the man described as 鈥淎frica鈥檚 Che Guevara鈥�.

• 15 mins

Who鈥檚 Nigerian separatist Sunday Igboho?

And why does he want an ethnic Yoruba state in south-west Nigeria?

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Can Africa win the music streaming battle?

Music streaming has never been more popular - but can African companies profit from it?

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Do bans on plastic bags really work?

16 African countries have banned them.

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Has there been a coup in Tunisia?

The president has sacked the prime minister and suspended parliament. What now?

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