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Will Togo's political rollercoaster reach a resolution?

President Gnassingb茅's shift to parliamentary system sparks debate on rule extension

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30 years on, have black South Africans got economic justice?

On 27th of April 1994, millions of South Africans voted in the first democratic election

• 19 mins

Thirty years later, have black and white South Africans forgiven each other?

Nelson Mandela promoted dialogue between victims and perpetrators of political violence

• 19 mins

Was Bobrisky jailed because of her transgender identity?

The Nigerian internet personality was sentenced to 6 months in prison for 鈥楴aira abuse鈥�

• 20 mins

What鈥檚 life like for communities living near a cobalt mine in DRCongo?

The 大象传媒鈥檚 new Global China Unit has been looking at a Chinese run mine in the south east

• 17 mins

Kenya floods: how can farmers build resilience?

鈥淕od has already given us a huge reservoir where we can put our water"

• 18 mins

Why aren鈥檛 there more federal governments in Africa?

How does federalism work in Africa?

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What鈥檚 preventing Nigeria鈥檚 Plateau State authorities from keeping people there safe?

Attacks on civilians have persisted for more than two decades

• 19 mins

Why do so many African countries struggle to maintain a supply of electricity?

Millions face frequent power outages that disrupt daily life and economic progress

• 20 mins

Where does donated medicine in Africa really end up?

USAid found that 90% of pharmacies in Liberia sell stolen medicines donated by aid groups

• 21 mins

What鈥檚 really behind Burkina Faso鈥檚 media crackdown?

The government have suspended news outlets like The Guardian, Le Monde and Deutsche Welle

• 21 mins

How will Sierra Leone clamp down on the addictive and lethal drug kush?

Kush is made by mixing various chemicals, one of its ingredients is human bones

• 19 mins

Will Chad鈥檚 elections bring democratic change?

Interim president, Mahamat D茅by, has been declared the winner of this week鈥檚 election

• 18 mins

Should farmers insure themselves against climate disasters?

鈥淭hey would rather put (their) dollar into fertiliser which they need to boost yields鈥�

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Can Cape Verde tempt its diaspora home with its digital hub plans?

鈥淲e鈥檙e creating a new generation of digital entrepreneurs... digital warriors鈥�

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How has Ghana鈥檚 tough anti-LGBTQ+ bill changed life there?

The bill imposes a lengthy prison sentence for anyone identifying as being LGBTQ+

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Darfur: Is a massacre imminent in El Fasher?

鈥淎ll this happened while the international community are watching鈥�

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Should male circumcision in Africa be a personal choice?

"Progressive human rights is that we should let people take their own decision鈥�

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Can Liberia鈥檚 war crimes court bring justice to victims of its civil wars?

An estimated 250,000 people died in the two wars 鈥� but no one has ever been prosecuted

• 18 mins

How climate-resilient are African cities?

Could better planning prevent disasters like floods and landslides in urban areas?

• 17 mins

Who will win South Africa鈥檚 national election next week?

More than 27 million South Africans are expected to vote next Wednesday

• 23 mins

Why has the US invited Kenya鈥檚 President Ruto on a state visit?

William Ruto is the first African leader to have a state visit to the US for 16 years.

• 17 mins

Why have plans for a mass wedding sparked controversy in Nigeria?

A petition was launched after questions were raised about the age of the girls.

• 16 mins

How is a Kenyan school using bamboo to fight landfill air pollution?

Dandora Secondary School is next to East Africa's largest dump site, the Dandora landfill

• 13 mins

Are South Africans ready for Wednesday鈥檚 national election?

About 27 million South Africans are eligible to vote in the watershed general election

• 17 mins

How did a Kenyan Maasai woman make history in Northern Ireland?

Lilian Seenoi-Barr is set to become the country鈥檚 first black mayor

• 20 mins

What are the main challenges for Somali women musicians?

Singer and activist, Sahra Halgan, set up Somaliland鈥檚 first music club 'Hiddo Dhawr'

• 13 mins

Can digital banking transform the fortunes of Africa鈥檚 youth?

Only 34% of those aged 15 and over have bank accounts

• 16 mins

Has Africa鈥檚 response to drug and alcohol abuse been effective?

The UN says it expects the number of people using drugs in Africa to rise 40% by 2030

• 18 mins

What are the hopes of one of Mozambique鈥檚 most famous authors for his country?

Mia Couto talks politics, being an African 鈥榳hite guy鈥� and the insecurity in the north

• 19 mins