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Pope Leo XIV begins Africa visit
Pope Leo XIV has started his 11-day visit of four African countries. The Pontiff arrived in Algeria on Monday, where he called for peace, forgiveness…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Sudan war: 'Music saved my life'
15 April marks three years since the Sudan war began, as the vicious power struggle between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces co…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Benin to elect new president
Voters in Benin will head to the elections on April 12 to choose a new president. The winner of the vote will take over from the current leader, Patr…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
US-Iran ceasefire and Africa
The US and Iran have announced a two week ceasefire which will see the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - one of the largest transit routes for oil.…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Artemis II: Africa on the space frontier
Astronauts aboard the Artemis II spacecraft have begun a four-day journey back towards the earth after completing a flyby of the far side of the moon…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
Life on the Autism Spectrum
In Malawi where resources are scarce and support is limited, the challenges some parents face when caring for their children with autism are extreme.…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
'My divorce glow-up'
Divorce rates are steadily rising in many African countries. For example, government data shows the divorce rate in South Africa rose by 8.9% between…
2 months ago
African countries coping in fuel crisis
Countries across Africa have taken measures to cope with the fuel crisis triggered by the US and Israel's war in Iran. South Africa has reduced gover…
2 months ago
South Africa protests after Nigerian 'king' installed
Earlier this week, activists were holding a peaceful march in the port city of KuGompo - formerly East London, but disorder erupted after a protester…
2 months ago
Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in Sudan
The medical charity Doctors without Borders - also known as MSF - says rape and other forms of sexual violence remains part of everyday life in parts…
2 months ago