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Child marriage isn’t a thing of the past: by some estimates, a third of all Zimbabwean girls are married before they turn eighteen. But the recent death of a fifteen-year-old girl has shaken the nati…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Are island-states our best democracies?
In just a few days, Sao Tome and Principe are to hold a runoff of their Presidential elections. Research recently published suggests that when you look at the whole African continent, small islands l…
Published on 4 years, 1 month ago
Africa Daily
We’re taking a break. Time for a breather. It’s been a busy year. But don’t worry. In just a few weeks, we’ll have some top notch episodes for you. And in the meantime, you can catch up on our back…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Why is Nigerian trap music hot right now?
If you still haven’t heard of Naija trap, believe us: you will. A new generation of ambitious young rappers is trying to put Nigerian trap on the map. But can they succeed in an industry where Afrobe…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
How close is Zambia’s election?
Is this Zambia’s most unpredictable election yet? With a week to go before Zambians choose their president, clashes are being reported in parts of the country. Soldiers are in the streets of Lusaka. …
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Is the death penalty on its way out?
Sierra Leone has abolished the death penalty – and in countries where it’s still legal, executions are going down. Last year, only 16 were reportedly carried out in sub-Saharan Africa. So, is the end…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
How has Covid affected our mental health?
Mental health has seldom been a priority for most African governments. So, when the pandemic hit, the few support services available often found themselves overwhelmed. But younger people are using s…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Why is Rwanda fighting foreign wars?
Rwanda has recently started fighting against insurgents linked to Islamic State in Cabo Delgado in the north of Mozambique. Traditionally their armed forces have served as peacekeepers to many United…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
How’s Africa doing at the Olympics?
The medals, the surprises, the controversies. With the first week of the Olympics almost at the end, it’s time to take stock. Are African athletes bringing home the deserved gold? And, with Covid cas…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago
Could Africa soon be free of malaria?
Is this the end of malaria? Last year, malaria killed four times as many people in Africa as Covid-19 did. But a brand-new vaccine could help the continent finally get rid of the disease. It uses som…
Published on 4 years, 2 months ago