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Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?
Female students at the University of Juba in South Sudan say, they were arrested and beaten by police following a protest against a rise in hostel fe…
1 year, 11 months ago
Is democracy working in Nigeria?
Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, is marking 25 years of democracy, at a time when several of its West African neighbours have had …
1 year, 11 months ago
What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?
The United States' envoy to Sudan has warned that the fall of the besieged city of el-Fasher in western Darfur, is imminent. It's the only city still…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?
Several hundred people are jailed in Tunisia just for writing bad cheques. Human rights campaigners are calling for Tunisia to replace this system w…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?
Millions of children in northern Nigeria are without sufficient food, that's according to the aid agency, MSF. The persistent malnutrition crisis in…
1 year, 11 months ago
How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?
Somalia was recently elected by the United Nations General Assembly to be a member of the 15 member U.N.Security Council. This is for a two-year term…
1 year, 11 months ago
One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast
The Focus on Africa Podcast turns 1. On this special edition, we look back at the year that's been. We re-visit kidnappings in Nigeria, we head ba…
2 years ago
Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.
Russia and Sudan have formally agreed to set up what they call " a logistical support point on the Red Sea". It will be Russia's first naval base in …
2 years ago
What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?
Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa having visited the continent several times in the past couple of years. What is Russia lo…
2 years ago
How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?
The first-ever summit of African leaders and South Korea is underway in Seoul. South Korea has promised to boost development aid for Africa by up t…
2 years ago