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Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic?

Burkina Faso looks unlikely to return to democratic rule soon

• 29 mins

Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu鈥檚 term in office, how has he fared?

We review a year of Bola Tinubu's tenure as Nigeria's President

• 31 mins

Will US sanctions on Ugandan officials also damage the country?

The US has imposed sanctions on Uganda鈥檚 parliament speaker and others over corruption

• 30 mins

South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?

Who will South Africa's African National Congress party choose as its coalition partner?

• 31 mins

How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?

South Korea and African nations meet at a cooperation summit in Seoul

• 29 mins

What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa. Mr Lavrov is seeking support.

• 29 mins

Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.

Sudan reaffirms commitment to constructing a Russian naval base on the Red Sea.

• 30 mins

One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast

It's one year since we launched the Focus on Africa Podcast.

• 35 mins

How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?

Somalia gets a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

• 28 mins

Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?

Around two million children in northern Nigeria are severely malnourished, says MSF

• 28 mins

Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?

Tunisia: Several hundred people are in prison, just for failing to pay their debts

• 31 mins

What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?

The city of el-Fasher could imminently fall to rebel forces, warns the US envoy to Sudan.

• 33 mins

Is democracy working in Nigeria?

Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, marks 25 years of democracy

• 28 mins

Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?

Female students at the University of Juba said they were beaten by police

• 25 mins

Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?

Kenya's government scraps some proposed taxes after a public outcry.

• 23 mins

The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt

Amnesty International says Egypt is deporting fleeing refugees from Sudan.

• 34 mins

How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?

Intense heat in Saudi Arabia leads to the deaths of hundreds of Muslim pilgrims.

• 32 mins

Kenya: Why are these protests different?

A new generation of young Kenyans are protesting against unpopular tax proposals.

• 32 mins

A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in Namibia

A Namibian court rules that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional

• 30 mins

Kenya: Why have police stepped up action against young protestors?

Young people in Kenya have once again taken to the streets to protest

• 33 mins

Why tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are showing no signs of easing

Somalia recently accused Ethiopian troops of 鈥渋llegally鈥� crossing into its territory.

• 33 mins

Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary?

Ministers of Ecowas countries meet to discuss the formation of a new regional force

• 28 mins

Sierra Leone has banned child marriage

Sierra Leone's parliament this week approved a law banning child marriage

• 33 mins

South Africa has a new coalition government

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government.

• 32 mins

Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?

Over 30 people听 killed in Nigeria, in attacks by suspected female suicide bombers

• 34 mins

Why do the British and French elections matter to Africa?

Britain and France, who share major links with Africa are holding elections this week

• 35 mins

Can South Sudan hold its first post-independence elections this year?

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir had pledged to hold elections in December 2024

• 33 mins

Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks?

The Burkina Faso鈥檚 military鈥檚 ability to tackle jihadists attacks in the spotlight.

• 31 mins

What can the breakaway confederation do without Ecowas?

The military rulers of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso form a breakaway confederation.

• 36 mins

Why land routes through Africa are more dangerous for migrants than Mediterranean crossings

More people trying to enter Europe die in the Sahara desert than in the Mediterranean: UN

• 35 mins