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Liberians await presidential election results
Liberians voted in elections on Tuesday, with President George Weah seeking a second term. Observers said polling was peaceful, despite some violence…
2 years, 3 months ago
Israel-Hamas War: Egypt's reaction and relationship
What is Egypt's reaction to the war between Israel and Hamas? Israel has continued to heavily bomb the Gaza strip since the attack. Egypt shares a …
2 years, 3 months ago
UN: South Sudan ‘curbing democratic freedoms’
The United Nations Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan has accused the government of restricting the democratic and civil space in the country.…
2 years, 3 months ago
The Arab-Israeli conflict: Africa's reaction
There is international concern and diplomatic pressure following the attacks and retaliation between Israel and Hamas. Hundreds of people have died, …
2 years, 3 months ago
Why Morocco wants the World Cup
Morocco will co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, becoming only the second African country to stage the event. Why did the country succeed with its bid, …
2 years, 3 months ago
Egypt: A Testimony of alleged torture
A report submitted to the UN Committee against Torture this week said, torture in Egypt has been used as a political tool to curtail dissent and that…
2 years, 3 months ago
Seychelles opposition leader denies witchcraft charges
The main opposition leader in Seychelles, Patrick Herminie, is one of eight people charged with witchcraft, following the exhumation of two bodies. T…
2 years, 3 months ago
Inside Sierra Leone's justice system
Focus on Africa takes you inside Sierra Leone's overcrowded prisons and looks closely at the country's justice system. Our reporter Umaru Fofana lo…
2 years, 3 months ago
One year since Burkina Faso’s latest coup
One year on from the most recent coup in Burkina Faso, we look at the current state of play regarding security, the economy and the ruling junta.
We e…
2 years, 3 months ago
Youth displacement by the Sudan conflict
Thousands of people in Sudan remain displaced with many seeking shelter in schools. The impact of the war has had a devastating effect on the countr…
2 years, 3 months ago