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Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election
South Africa's electoral commission (IEC) has published final candidate lists for general elections. Former president Jacob Zuma is free to contest i…
1 year, 11 months ago
The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan
Warring parties in Sudan accused of killing civilians both deliberately and indiscriminately
Calls for Tanzanian troops to be withdrawn from the Democ…
1 year, 11 months ago
Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?
Mozambican officials say that disinformation on cholera recently led to a ferry disaster in which more than 90 people died. Why is it still proving t…
1 year, 11 months ago
Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Sierra Leone faces a rampant drugs abuse crisis which President Bio describes as an existential threat to the country
Somalia and Turkey sign an agree…
1 year, 11 months ago
Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Sierra Leone faces a rampant drugs abuse crisis which President Bio describes as an existential threat to the country
Somalia and Turkey sign an agree…
1 year, 11 months ago
Is Ghana allowing child marriages?
An underage girl has been placed under police protection in Ghana after it emerged she had been married to a 63-year-old traditional high priest. Th…
2 years ago
Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'
Gabon has opened up, what it calls, an inclusive national dialogue. Catholic Archbishop Jean-Patrick Iba-Ban who is leading the initiatve, said it s…
2 years ago
How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings
South Africa opens a new border authority to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries. We hear from the BBC team that visited a town on the…
2 years ago
Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?
Somalia's parliament has approved several constitutional changes which the government says are necessary to establish a stable political system. So …
2 years ago
Why has Togo changed its constitution?
Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution which resulted in people taking to the streets in protest. The changes mean, parliament now has t…
2 years ago