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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.

• 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

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�.

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Who鈥檚 Nigerian separatist Sunday Igboho?

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

• 14 mins

Can Africa win the music streaming battle?

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

• 14 mins

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?

• 14 mins

Where is Ethiopia鈥檚 Tigray war headed?

After almost nine months of fighting, is war in Tigray about to take a new turn?

• 12 mins

Could Africa soon be free of malaria?

A new vaccine could help Africa eradicate malaria. How does it work?

• 13 mins

How鈥檚 Africa doing at the Olympics?

Covid-19, medals, and ramen. Is the Tokyo Olympics living up to all the hype?

• 13 mins

Why is Rwanda fighting foreign wars?

Rwandan troops deployed in Mozambique

• 14 mins

How has Covid affected our mental health?

Has the pandemic stretched Africa鈥檚 mental health services beyond breaking point?

• 13 mins

Is the death penalty on its way out?

Sierra Leone has become the latest country in Africa to get rid of the death penalty.

• 14 mins

How close is Zambia鈥檚 election?

Is Zambia facing its most unpredictable election since independence?

• 13 mins

Why is Nigerian trap music hot right now?

A new wave of young rappers is trying to put Naija trap on the map. Will they make it?

• 12 mins

Examining stories from Africa for Africa.

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