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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
Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Somalia has described an agreement that landlocked Ethiopia made with the self-declared republic of Somaliland over sea access as “an act of aggressi…
2 years ago
Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
As South Africa battles increased load shedding, could nuclear energy be the answer to address the crisis?
And the BBC's Ian Wafula's backstory to Afr…
2 years ago
South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
The new year 2024, marks significant anniversaries for two countries. It is 30 years since South Africa held its first democratic election, signallin…
2 years ago
Sudan conflict: A year in review
The fighting that erupted in Sudan on 15 April this year between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continues unabated. W…
2 years ago
The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
The Internationally acclaimed South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car accident at the age of 68. He was bes…
2 years ago
Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
The Nigerian government is providing free train rides and a 50% reduction in public bus fares over the festive period. So, what's been the reaction …
2 years ago
What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State, Nigeria, leaving over 140 people dead and hundreds more injured. What's behind …
2 years ago
Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?
The price of chocolate has risen, that's as the cost of cocoa rises. After the Ivory Coast, Ghana is one of the world's largest producers of cocoa. …
2 years ago
What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?
As the situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, we look back at the week that's been and look ahead to the next few days. Has Sudan's conflict b…
2 years ago