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How I became me: Cameroon mental health advocate Franca Ma-ih Sulem Yong Akinboboye

She explains how having ADHD, her family and school bullying have shaped her life

• 21 mins

How I became me: award winning Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga

One of Zimbabwe鈥檚 most famous writers tells us about the experiences that shaped her

• 22 mins

What鈥檚 being done to protect vulnerable athletes in Kenya?

Rebecca Cheptegei鈥檚 death in September followed other murders of female runners

• 19 mins

Has Ghana鈥檚 鈥榊ear of Return鈥� created unity or division?

Since 2019 Ghana has encouraged the diaspora to return to Africa

• 20 mins

As it turns 113, what direction will South Africa鈥檚 ANC take next?

Today the African National Congress in South Africa celebrates its 113th birthday

• 20 mins

Will US sanctions have an impact on the war in Sudan?

The US says the paramilitary RSF has committed genocide in Darfur

• 19 mins

Mozambique鈥檚 opposition leader returns so what鈥檚 next for the country?

Ven芒ncio Mondlane left Mozambique two months ago saying he feared for his life

• 19 mins

Are snakebites a neglected health issue in Africa?

Snakebites kill tens of thousands across Africa every year

• 19 mins

What does the capture of Masisi mean for M23鈥檚 offensive in eastern DRCongo?

The army are fighting to regain control of the town captured by rebels in North Kivu

• 15 mins

Is Mozambique鈥檚 political crisis threatening to destabilize southern Africa?

Today Mozambique鈥檚 president-elect Daniel Chapo will be inaugurated in Maputo

• 17 mins

What鈥檚 behind Kenya鈥檚 increase in abductions?

We hear from Gerald Karicha, whose son Billy Mwangi was kidnapped in December

• 18 mins

Is Nigeria鈥檚 doubling rental market pushing tenants out?

Some tenants are being forced to pay 100% more in rent

• 17 mins

Why was journalist Amun Abdullahi Mohamed killed?

Amun was shot dead on her farm in Somalia following years of threats

• 17 mins

Can chess change lives in Africa?

The Ugandan 'Queen of Katwe' coach Robert Katende explains why everyone should play chess

• 20 mins

Is South Africa鈥檚 Julius Malema losing his popularity?

Julius Malema is known for advocating economic equality between black and white people

• 25 mins

How did Somali refugees make sambusas a hit in Minnesota?

Hoyo are sharing Somali cuisine with schools across Minnesota

• 16 mins

What does President Trump鈥檚 re-election mean for Africa?

Cuts to foreign aid and plans to withdraw from the WHO have raised major concerns

• 19 mins

How can Africa鈥檚 rural population be 鈥榩owered up鈥�?

Around 600 million Africans do not have access to electricity

• 19 mins

Does Africa need stock markets?

Mpho Lakaje hears from the head of the Ghana Stock Exchange

• 20 mins

Will the victims of apartheid violence see justice in South Africa?

Victims of apartheid era political violence have taken president Cyril Ramaphosa to court

• 21 mins

Has Ethiopia鈥檚 electric vehicle policy paid off?

In 2024, Ethiopia banned the importation of non-electric vehicles - a world first

• 20 mins

How did Ghana鈥檚 鈥楳aths Queen鈥� become a global maths icon?

Dr Angela Tabiri was the first African to win 鈥楾he Big Internet Math Off'

• 14 mins

Can Africa get rid of rabies?

鈥淚t is 100% deadly once symptoms appear, but it is also 100% preventable"

• 20 mins

Ethiopia: what鈥檚 at issue in the Somali region of Ogaden?

The ONLF says it鈥檚 rethinking its 2018 peace deal with the government

• 17 mins

Why are so many countries involved in the DR Congo conflict?

Rwanda accuses South Africa of sending its troops to the DRC for dubious reasons

• 19 mins

What do plans to resume drilling for oil in Ogoniland mean for people there?

Nigeria鈥檚 president has announced plans to resume the exploration of crude oil

• 20 mins

Can South Sudan break the cycle of cholera outbreaks?

South Sudan is battling a cholera outbreak with nearly 500 deaths.

• 18 mins

What鈥檚 at stake for Africa if Trump shuts down USAID?

Humanitarian programmes around the world are at risk following US foreign aid cuts

• 20 mins

How have Goma鈥檚 residents reacted to M23 takeover?

鈥淭hey have declared a curfew. The Congolese are not used to this.鈥�

• 16 mins

What's fuelling the success of women's football Morocco?

Girls can be seen playing and enjoying the beautiful game in their neighbourhoods

• 21 mins