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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?

• 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.

• 14 mins

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.

• 2 mins

Are island-states our best democracies?

Size helps with involvement of citizens in politics

• 15 mins

Why is child marriage on the rise again?

A new hike in child marriages is being reported, but what exactly is behind it?

• 15 mins

Could Dambe be Nigeria鈥檚 next big sport?

The combat sport is growing in popularity, amassing millions of views worldwide.

• 12 mins

Is Africa ready for a seaweed revolution?

Does the continent have what it takes to become a leader in seaweed farming?

• 12 mins

Can all Nigerians benefit from oil?

Nigeria鈥檚 oil industry is being shaken up by a new law 鈥� but what does it all mean?

• 13 mins

Why are women harassed at work?

Women in African newsrooms say sexual harassment is rife. How did it get this bad?

• 12 mins

Why are some Ugandans without ID cards?

And why is this stopping them from accessing healthcare and other basic services?

• 11 mins

What next after Guinea鈥檚 coup?

A president deposed, soldiers at the wheel. What now for Guinea?

• 13 mins

Why is unemployment so high in South Africa?

The number of jobless South Africans is growing. How come?

• 12 mins

Is there really a vaccine apartheid?

Why are health experts warning wealthy countries against hogging Covid-19 jabs?

• 13 mins

How do African women talk about sex?

Across Africa, there are loads of taboos around sex. So how do women talk about it?

• 14 mins

Why are so many doctors leaving Nigeria?

Thousands of doctors have left Nigeria to look for better-paying jobs abroad.

• 12 mins

Can Gambians forgive Yahya Jammeh?

The former dictator may be in exile, but his political career is not quite over yet.

• 13 mins

Why is Kenya fed up with police roadblocks?

Complaints of petty corruption are forcing the Kenyan police to rethink its strategy.

• 16 mins

Is Yemi Alade the queen of Afrobeats?

How did the Nigerian singer take the world by storm?

• 14 mins