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Who is behind the border attack in Benin?
Benin forces have suffered heavy losses in an attack which the military chief described as 'a heavy blow'. The assault happened at one of Benin's mo…
1 year, 4 months ago
Why is Johannesburg facing a water crisis?
What can be done to tackle a water crisis in South Africa's largest city Johannesburg?
Can Somalia's army tackle jihadists when peacekeeping forces wi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Violence surges in eastern DRC
The M23 rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo have captured the key town of Masisi in the in the mineral-rich North Kivu province, in rene…
1 year, 4 months ago
South Africa plans higher alcohol tax
Will increasing tax in South Africa help stop excessive drinking?
Why are Nigeria's rice farmers struggling despite government policies to boost local…
1 year, 5 months ago
55 African airlines banned from Europe
55 African airlines have been banned from EU skies after a newly revised blacklist was released. Which airlines are they and why the ban?
Also why ar…
1 year, 5 months ago
How did Egypt win its battle against hepatitis C?
Egypt once had the highest rate of hepatitis C in the world, but has now almost completely wiped out the liver attacking virus in less than 10 years.…
1 year, 5 months ago
Why are more Francophone countries cutting ties with France?
Ivory Coast has confirmed, French troops stationed in the region for decades, will begin withdrawing from Ivorian soil this month. This marks another…
1 year, 5 months ago
What can Africa expect from President Trump’s second term?
During his first term as US president, Donald Trump had a very limited engagement with Africa, so what will his return to the White House mean for th…
1 year, 5 months ago
How South Africa’s drug trade is rooted in apartheid rule
South Africa has become a key player in the International drugs trade, that's according to the global crime index. The country has a growing domesti…
1 year, 5 months ago
Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya?
More than 80 people have been abducted over recent weeks in Kenya, sparking a rise in public anger and more protests on the streets. But why are the …
1 year, 5 months ago