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'I tied my tubes to stay child-free'
The UNFPA has warned that world fertility rates are facing an 'unprecedented decline'. In its 2025 report, it said many people are having fewer child…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why is Nigeria demolishing Lagos lagoon slum?
In Nigeria's commercial capital Lagos, authorities have demolished Makoko - the country's biggest informal waterfront settlement. The Lagos state go…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
What is Russia's shadow fleet doing in African waters?
A vessel carrying Russian oil suffered an explosion off the coast of Senegal last December, prompting investigations into the presence of a Russian s…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
What's fuelling renewed tensions in Ethiopia's Tigray?
Ethiopia's national airline has resumed flights to the northern Tigray region after being suspended for a week amid military tensions. The suspension…
1 month, 4 weeks ago
BBC Africa Eye investigates Tanzania abductions
A BBC Africa Eye investigation has been told that a high-ranking police officer in Tanzania's main city Dar es Salaam was linked to the abduction of …
2 months ago
Are beauty products serving black women?
Africa’s beauty and personal care industry is growing, as more people look to achieve glowing skin and the perfect make up look.
But many products on…
2 months ago
Guinea-Bissau suspends US-backed hepatitis vaccine trial
The military government in Guinea-Bissau has suspended a scientific trial for the hepatitis B vaccine administered to newborns. The trial is funded b…
2 months ago
Kenya, Botswana efforts against cervical cancer
January is marked worldwide as cervical cancer awareness month. According to the World Health Organisation, cervical cancer is one of the most preven…
2 months ago
Egypt, Morocco join Trump's Board of Peace
Morocco and Egypt are the only African nations in President Trump's Board of Peace. The body was initially meant to help implement a ceasefire in Gaz…
2 months ago
Ghana cocoa farmers decry delayed payments
Cocoa farmers in Ghana are disgruntled over delayed payments from the state regulator - COCOBOD. The farmers say the delay is endangering investments…
2 months, 1 week ago