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Tanzania crackdown on planned protests
In Tanzania, Independence Day protests stall following stern government warnings but questions over the country's human rights record remain. And a…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
BBC investigates ‘white genocide’ in South Africa
The US is prioritising asylum applications from white farmers in South Africa where it says there’s a 'genocide' against them, despite the claims bei…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
What next after coup attempt in Benin?
What does the coup attempt in Benin mean for the West African nation and its citizens? President Patrice Talon has assured the nation that things are…
5 months, 4 weeks ago
'My photos became deepfake porn'
What does it feel like when your photos are taken, manipulated and shared online without your consent? That’s the reality for 23-year-old Debra Nash…
6 months ago
Zambian influencer imprisoned for hate speech
Zambian-American influencer Ethel Chisono Edwards, also known as 'One Boss Lady', has been a vocal critic of Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema. S…
6 months ago
Nigeria's kidnapping crisis leaves parents scarred
Nigeria: A deep dive into the spike in school mass abductions by armed groups in northern Nigeria. We hear from the parents of some of the victims an…
6 months ago
Is Egypt reasserting its influence in Africa?
A rare conversation with Egypt's Foreign Minister about the Sudan War and the tensions with Ethiopia over the river Nile, and Focus on Africa moves i…
6 months ago
Zambia President Faces Backlash Over Constitution Amendments
Zambia: President Hakainde Hichilema faces challenges over proposed constitutional changes
Why Zimbabwean short film RISE deserves an Oscar nominati…
6 months ago
Why Maasai leaders want luxury camp removed
Kenya’s Maasai Mara Game Reserve is at the centre of a legal battle over a new Marriott Ritz-Carlton luxury safari lodge. Why are Maasai leaders call…
6 months, 1 week ago
Guinea-Bissau: General sworn in after coup
A military general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau's transitional president following the 15th coup in the country. Why is the country prone to co…
6 months, 1 week ago