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Why does West Africa have so few women in politics?

Three women talk about the obstacles they鈥檝e faced in their political careers

• 17 mins

Why is this Burkina Faso town under siege?

Djibo residents say they are starving due to a blockade by jihadist insurgents

• 17 mins

What do you know about Street Child World Cup?

Another World Cup is taking place in Doha now, but do you know about it?

• 16 mins

Are South Africa鈥檚 power cuts an opportunity for business?

The lack of a reliable national power supply is forcing many people to find alternatives

• 14 mins

Why are so many young women being diagnosed with HIV?

Young women are three times more likely to acquire HIV than their male counterparts

• 17 mins

Why is the flooding in Nigeria so bad this year?

More than 600 people have died in the worst flooding for a decade

• 16 mins

Is enough being done to stop Meningitis in Africa?

Covid-19 has delayed the vaccination of more than 50 million children

• 15 mins

What does President Tshisekedi have to say about climate, M23 and Messi?

President Tshisekedi tells the 大象传媒 that relations with President Kagame remain cold

• 14 mins

Are some boarding schools damaging students鈥� mental health?

A psychiatrist says many children are suffering from depression because of overwork

• 19 mins

Are some boarding schools damaging students鈥� mental health?

A psychiatrist says many children are suffering from depression because of overwork

• 19 mins

How much has changed in Sudan since the 2021 military coup?

Last October the military led by General al-Burhan took control of the government

• 18 mins

Why is travel more difficult on an African passport?

African travellers are more likely to need a visa

• 14 mins

Why has Lesotho鈥檚 Famo music scene become deadly?

Artists and fans affiliated with Lesotho鈥檚 Famo music have been killed in recent times

• 12 mins

What has synthetic hair got to do with climate change?

Do you know the effects of synthetic hair on the environment?

• 12 mins

What鈥檚 the true story behind Malawi mass grave?

A mass grave discovered in Malawi has put the migration route in the spotlight

• 19 mins

What鈥檚 behind the latest attack in Somalia?

At least 120 died in the deadliest attack in five years

• 13 mins

What鈥檚 the significance of Brazil鈥檚 Lula win for Africa?

Brazil and African countries have had strong ties, will this make a comeback with Lula?

• 13 mins

Why have many African currencies slumped to record lows?

Ghana鈥檚 cedi has been described as one of the world鈥檚 worst performing currencies

• 18 mins

What next after Ethiopia's peace deal?

Two years after the war started, there is now a ceasefire and disarmament deal

• 20 mins

Will COP 27 count for Africa ?

Thousands will gather for the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Egypt

• 16 mins

What changes can the new HIV/AIDS drug bring?

A new injectable drug against HIV/AIDS is on the way

• 15 mins

Can Mali solve insecurity in the country鈥檚 north?

Unions have called a strike in one region to protest the government鈥檚 approach

• 17 mins

How is climate change affecting livelihoods in Africa?

Climate change is forcing millions to go hungry and children are dropping out of school

• 13 mins

The Instagram scammer 鈥� Who is Hushpuppi?

Notorious Nigerian fraudster jailed for 11 years in the US

• 17 mins

COP27: Why aren鈥檛 Green parties doing well in elections?

Green issues have risen up the agenda. So why hasn鈥檛 that translated to election success?

• 17 mins

Is power sharing a good system of governance for Africa?

Can coalition governments take African societies forward? Some are sceptical.

• 16 mins

What goes on behind the scenes at peace talks?

鈥淭rust-building is the cornerstone for any successful mediation鈥�

• 20 mins

Why are so few men choosing vasectomy?

The surgical procedure is considered a reliable form of birth control

• 15 mins

Can African teams triumph at the World Cup?

Cameroon, Tunisia, Morocco, Senegal and Ghana are ready for kick off in Qatar

• 20 mins

Was COP27 a success for Africa?

A 鈥榣oss and damage鈥� fund was included in the deal 鈥� to the relief of African delegates

• 14 mins