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Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?
Congestion at sub-Saharan Africa's busiest shipping terminal -South Africa's Durban port is causing costly delays for shipping companies. Importers …
2 years, 1 month ago
Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria
At least 85 civilians have been killed in Kaduna state, north-west Nigeria, in a drone attack. The incident took place during a religious celebratio…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?
The United States ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the military government in Niamey. The US announced the suspension of security…
2 years, 1 month ago
A sex trafficking ring in Sierra Leone
A report shows how six young girls fell victim to sex trafficking in Sierra Leone. They ended up in Senegal and are waiting to be repatriated. We h…
2 years, 1 month ago
World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?
Four Kenyan women living with HIV have won a legal battle over being sterilised without their informed consent. In this special edition of Focus on A…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why COP28 matters to Africa
The Loss and Damage Fund is on everyone's lips as COP28 gets underway in Dubai. We'll have a look at what it is, and why it's important to the contin…
2 years, 1 month ago
Thousands of children reportedly trapped in historic city of Timbuktu
More than 136,000 people, including an estimated 74,000 children are trapped in the historic northern Mali city of Timbuktu, according to the NGO Sa…
2 years, 1 month ago
How safe are South Africa's mines?
Eleven miners have been killed at a platinum mine in South Africa, despite earlier concerns about safety. The country has some of the deepest platin…
2 years, 1 month ago
Was there an attempted coup in Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone's government says it repelled an attack at the weekend and was in control of the situation. President Maada Bio calls for unity. What le…
2 years, 1 month ago
Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?
The United Nations says at least 75 people have been killed in Abyei. It's a highly contested region, sandwiched between Sudan and South Sudan. Whi…
2 years, 1 month ago