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Lenacapavir: could new HIV drug help end the pandemic?

Recent trials found the drug protected young women with a twice yearly injection

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How is Botswana building its first space satellite?

In February 2025 Botswana is expected to launch its very first space satellite

• 15 mins

Why are millions at risk of starvation in Tigray?

A 大象传媒 investigation reveals over 2 million people in Tigray are at risk of starvation

• 14 mins

What can Africa expect from the Paris Olympics?

The Olympics officially open today, 329 gold medals will be awarded in 32 sports

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Why did a luxury watch manufacturer face ridicule on his road to success?

After hawking watches in traffic jams, Anthony Dzamefe now sells his own to celebrities

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Should African countries claim players who were born in Europe?

Both Morocco and Equatorial Guinea wanted Barcelona star Lamine Yamal to play for them

• 17 mins

Why has an ambush in central Somalia raised concerns over weapon security?

Machine guns and rocket propelled grenades were seized during the attack in Abudwaq

• 19 mins

Where do Africa鈥檚 Gen Z's turn to for help with mental health challenges?

Young Kenyans seeking help often struggle to find mental health support

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Is it the end of the road for former South African president Jacob Zuma?

Last month the African National Congress (ANC) expelled its former president Jacob Zuma

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How easy is it to be a female surfer in Africa?

Two women surfers tell us about their life riding the waves

• 19 mins

Is South Sudan ready for elections this year?

South Sudan has set the date of 22nd December for elections, but many challenges remain

• 17 mins

How can Lagos become more climate resilient?

It's the least climate-resilient city in Africa according to an ex-environment minister

• 15 mins

Why is a South African model with Nigerian roots being targeted?

Chidimma Adetshina has a Nigerian father and a mother with Mozambican ties

• 21 mins

What鈥檚 behind the protests in Africa this week?

People have taken to the streets in Nigeria, Kenya and Somalia to show their frustration

• 18 mins

Why are more women in Africa choosing long term contraceptive methods?

The UN say 19% of women want to delay or prevent pregnancy but can't access contraception

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Why is testing for diseases so hard to access in Africa?

Less than 20% of Africa鈥檚 population has access to quality diagnostics

• 21 mins

Why has Mpox been declared a public health emergency?

鈥淚t鈥檚 a clarion call to action... we can no longer afford to be reactive"

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Will Eswatini鈥檚 king and pro-democracy activists ever find common ground?

Two pro-democracy MPs were recently given lengthy jail sentences

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What鈥檚 the legacy of Caf鈥檚 Issa Hayatou?

The former president of the Confederation of African Football will be buried today

• 18 mins

How are Africans in the UK feeling after the anti-immigrant riots?

鈥淢any people - immigrants, Muslims - are too scared to go outside"

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Are Senegal鈥檚 new government fulfilling their election pledges?

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised a radical break from the past

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Can South Africa鈥檚 new e-hailing service succeed against Uber?

The Shesha app was launched recently to compete against players like Uber and Bolt

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Why are farmers struggling to feed Africa?

Two farmers discuss how drought, high costs and insecurity are impacting them.

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Who鈥檚 speaking up for African nations in the global battle against climate change?

Africa faces severe climate challenges despite low emissions

• 18 mins

How important is space travel for Africa?

Alan speaks to Sara Sabry, who was the first African woman in space.

• 18 mins

Is nationalism fuelling racist attacks against African migrants?

Shops belonging to foreign nationals were recently targeted in the UK and South Africa

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What are the challenges Paralympians face?

鈥淎s a person with disabilities, sport gives you purpose and inspiration鈥�

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Why are some South Africans opposed to anti-immigrant campaigns?

Earlier this month, foreign shop owners were once again targeted in Soweto

• 22 mins

What impact could Burkina Faso massacre have on military regime?

The government urges people to 鈥渞emain united鈥� behind army

• 16 mins

What should be done to support Africa鈥檚 farmers?

Farmers face deteriorating soil quality, rising prices and unreliable weather patterns

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