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Is the Central African Republic (CAR) any closer to peace?

A decade after civil war broke out, we hear from Central Africans about their experiences

• 21 mins

What does Russia want from Africa?

Russia has been active in Africa lately. What makes the continent attractive to Moscow?

• 19 mins

Why has Somaliland鈥檚 first trained nurse won $1.4 million?

Dr Edna Adan Ismail has won the 2023 Templeton Prize, one of the world鈥檚 largest awards

• 19 mins

How did Benin and Mali defeat a blinding eye disease?

Mali and Benin are the latest African countries to eradicate trachoma

• 14 mins

How can technology open doors for people with disabilities?

"We import everything and that leads to many challenges such as affordability"

• 16 mins

What鈥檚 going to be on President Bola Tinubu鈥檚 list of priorities for Nigeria?

Bola Tinubu will be sworn in as President of Nigeria today in the capital Abuja

• 15 mins

Why are Kenyan鈥檚 paying more for their sugar?

Some farmers are moving away from sugar amid a dispute with millers

• 19 mins

Why are Zimbabwe鈥檚 health workers leaving the country?

Zimbabwe鈥檚 government wants to hold on to health professionals by introducing a tough law

• 15 mins

What conditions are African nurses facing abroad?

Concerns that a rising number of African nurses in care work overseas face exploitation

• 22 mins

Are Africa鈥檚 rural nurses valued enough?

We speak to Agnes Nambozo, a nurse filmed climbing a rickety ladder to treat villagers

• 18 mins

What鈥檚 behind Nigeria鈥檚 fuel panic?

A surprise announcement by the new president leads to a rush on the pumps

• 17 mins

Can crime prevention wardens end lawlessness in South Africa?

About 6000 crime prevention wardens have now been deployed to the streets of South Africa

• 18 mins

What鈥檚 behind the change in Ghana鈥檚 suicide law?

Ghana decriminalised suicide this year 鈥� but stigma still surrounds the issue

• 20 mins

What鈥檚 behind the protests in Senegal?

Opposition supporters took to the streets after the sentencing of a presidential hopeful

• 23 mins

How were hundreds of children evacuated from a Khartoum orphanage?

The children were trapped by the Sudanese conflict for 7 weeks

• 12 mins

How can African sign languages be developed?

South Africa recently passed a law which will officially recognize sign language

• 14 mins

Why is Morocco recognising the Amazigh language now?

Schools will begin teaching the language which dates back to ancient times

• 18 mins

What鈥檚 life like for women who wear niqabs in Lagos?

Sherifah Yunus Olokodana says she stopped driving because of the abuse she faces

• 17 mins

How is tourism a blessing and a curse for an environmental treasure?

Mida Creek is a haven for wildlife 鈥� but pollution has led to plummeting fish stocks

• 18 mins

How is Africa responding to internal refugees and economic migrants?

Malawi recently sent nearly 1000 refugees back to a camp near Lilongwe

• 21 mins

Are Colombians ready to learn Swahili?

The Vice President has announced Swahili will be a language option in Colombian schools

• 16 mins

Who is behind the Uganda school attack?

The ADF militant group are being blamed for the attack which killed 37 students

• 20 mins

How desperate is the situation in El Geneina?

Sudan鈥檚 army has pulled out of much of Darfur 鈥� leading to an explosion of violence

• 22 mins

Can student loans open up university to more Nigerians?

Nigerians from lower income families can now apply for interest-free student loans

• 16 mins

Why are there concerns about peace in Sierra Leone鈥檚 elections?

Polls open across the country on Saturday for presidential and parliamentary elections

• 19 mins

Is Africa still capable of producing visionary leaders to solve today鈥檚 problems?

In the past, Africa produced intellectual giants like Mandela, Nkrumah, and Sankara

• 21 mins

Can the leadership of Africa鈥檚 political icons be emulated?

Did the Nelson Mandelas & Patrice Lumumbas die with their visionary thinking?

• 18 mins

Is 鈥榖lack tax鈥� a burden or a blessing?

Many successful young people are supporting family members financially

• 18 mins

Is Uganda鈥檚 wildlife court a role model for other countries?

The court prosecutes cases of poaching, trafficking and ivory trading

• 19 mins

Is there a solution for graduate unemployment?

Julius Malema has suggested a stipend for unemployed graduates. Are there other options?

• 21 mins