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Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray
More than 200 people have starved to death since July in Ethiopia's drought-hit and war-scarred Tigray region, local authorities say. Officials warn…
1 year, 11 months ago
Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?
Zambia is battling one of its worst cholera outbreaks in recent years. More than 300 people have died and nearly 6,000 active cases have been registe…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda after accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks. Rwandan President Paul Kagame denies the charge, b…
1 year, 11 months ago
WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
Cape Verde becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly malaria disease in 50 years
Why is South Africa aiming to legislate for prop…
2 years ago
Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election
Voters in Comoros head to the polls on Sunday to elect the next president. The incumbent Azali Assoumani is seeking a fourth term, but who are his ma…
2 years ago
Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
South Africa is taking Israel to the ICJ in the Hague. Pretoria alleges that genocide is being committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflic…
2 years ago
Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors
President Ruto’s flagship visa-free policy for all visitors to Kenya has come into effect, but travellers are finding that it is not working as expec…
2 years ago
The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture
A BBC investigation has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse by the founder of one of the world's biggest evangelical churches the late TB Joshua. …
2 years ago
Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Troops from the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), that includes Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania, have been deployed to eastern Democra…
2 years ago
Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma charged with treason ? He has denied any involvement in an attack which killed about 20 people …
2 years ago