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Bobi Wine on what the nomination of a documentary about his life for an Oscar means
Musician turned politician Bobi Wine has received an Oscar nomination for a documentary on his political struggle in Uganda. Why does he continue des…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why the Somali armed group Al Shabaab is still a threat
There's been heavy fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabaab fighters in the central region of Mudug. Last year ,the government said it had shift…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?
Could Africa's leaders be too old to lead the world's youngest population? The continent's newest democratically elected president Liberia's Joseph B…
2 years, 4 months ago
What does the United States want from Africa?
The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting four countries in Africa. What does the US want from its relationship with the continent and who…
2 years, 4 months ago
Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president
Joseph Boakai has started a six-year term as president of Liberia. He is the third democratically elected head of state. Tackling corruption and the …
2 years, 4 months ago
Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?
Violent crime is soaring in South Africa, with the murder rate at a 20-year high. Getting away with murder has become normal. What's going on?
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2 years, 4 months ago
Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges
A Sierra Leone high court has allowed ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma, charged with treason, to travel abroad on medical grounds. Mr. Koroma was charg…
2 years, 4 months ago
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…
2 years, 4 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…
2 years, 4 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…
2 years, 4 months ago