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Why have drivers been stranded at Zimbabwe's border?

When a new toll was introduced for trucks, some drivers were stuck in queues for days

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What does climate change mean for African women?

Research suggests that women are more vulnerable to our changing environment

• 16 mins

Is the British army still welcome in Kenya?

The family of Agnes Wanjiru believe she was killed by a British soldier

• 18 mins

How tough is it to be a teacher in Zimbabwe?

Teachers say their salaries no longer cover the cost of living in Zimbabwe

• 16 mins

Why are Uganda’s coffee exports booming?

Uganda’s coffee producers have taken advantage of disruption in the market

• 16 mins

Can Ethiopia’s history help explain today’s conflict?

The conflict in Ethiopia started a year ago, but has it’s roots in modern history

• 16 mins

Why are Kenyan schools on fire?

Dozens of schools across Kenya have seen fires in recent weeks

• 15 mins

Can southern Africa protect its rhinos?

Botswana is taking action after a surge in rhino poaching

• 13 mins

Why are there fewer organ transplants in South Africa?

Around 5000 people are waiting for an organ transplant in South Africa

• 17 mins

Can Ghana protect its coasts from tidal waves?

Three tidal surges have left thousands displaced this year

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Why is Kampala coming under attack?

Suicide bombers killed three people in Uganda’s capital this week

• 15 mins

What next after the COP26 climate summit?

Does the COP26 summit give Africa something to build on?

• 13 mins

Is highlife back and here to stay?

Nigerian duo The Cavemen are bringing highlife to a new audience

• 14 mins

Is it time to rethink ecotourism?

Tourism and conservation are closely linked in Kenya. Some people think too closely.

• 16 mins

What does the Lekki toll gate report mean for Nigeria?

Nigeria’s information minister has dismissed a report concluding a massacre took place

• 14 mins

How are women uniting against gender based violence?

Women around the world are raising their voice against gender based violence

• 13 mins

Why is Abiy Ahmed heading ‘to the front’?

Ethiopia’s prime minister says he’s joining the fight against rebels

• 14 mins

What do we know about the Omicron variant?

Scientists in South Africa have identified a new variant of the Covid virus

• 15 mins

Will upcoming elections change anything in Libya?

Libya has been divided by competing political and military factions since 2014

• 15 mins

Can Africa solve its problem with fistula?

The uncomfortable medical condition can often be fixed with surgery

• 13 mins

What can we expect from Gambia’s elections?

Voters in Gambia are set to chose between six presidential candidates

• 15 mins

How did South Africa discover the Omicron variant?

Battling HIV and TB has built epidemiology capacity in South Africa

• 13 mins

Could Dambe be Nigeria’s next big sport?

Dambe may be centuries old, but now it's becoming popular worldwide

• 13 mins

What were the sporting highlights of 2021?

Nominations for African Sports Personality of the Year have been announced

• 16 mins

How are so many prisoners escaping in Nigeria?

More than 5000 inmates have escaped in the last year

• 14 mins

How is African music taking on the world?

African artists are making waves in the biggest music markets

• 14 mins

Is diabetes in Africa a ticking timebomb?

Cases are rising faster than anywhere in the world

• 15 mins

Has the pandemic changed the way we date?

Looking for love in the time of Covid hasn’t been easy

• 14 mins

Why are buildings collapsing in Uganda?

17 buildings have fallen down since the beginning of the year

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How have Omicron travel restrictions affected economies?

Travel limits have impacted tourism across Southern Africa

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