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Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?
Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select …
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Inside Nigeria's 'money marriages'
In some Nigerian communities, a harmful practice known as 'money marriage,' where young girls are given away to settle family debts, persists. Though…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Zimbabwe fares double as fuel prices soar
Fuel hikes in Zimbabwe have pushed petrol above $2 a liter and forced transport fares to double, deepening the cost-of-living crisis and leaving many…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
TB surge in Southern Africa: Why cases are rising
Despite being curable, tuberculosis (TB) is spreading fast in South Africa and Mozambique. What's driving the rise, and what solutions lie in communi…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Under pressure: LGBTQ+ crackdown in Ghana and Senegal
Ghana's revived anti-LGBTQ+ bill could see offenders jailed for up to three years, while Senegal now imposes sentences of up to ten years for same‑se…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Maiduguri attacks: What they signal for Nigeria
A wave of deadly blasts rocked Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria after years of relative calm. More than 20 people killed, over 100 injured. Is this …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Guinea's border tensions: Can ECOWAS calm it?
A new border dispute is erupting as Liberia and Sierra Leone accuse Guinean troops of crossing into their territory to seize land. Guinea denies this…
1 month ago
Uganda: Is vocational training a sustainable alternative to classic schooling?
With hidden school costs soaring, many Ugandan families are turning to vocational training, as this is cheaper, faster and more directly linked to jo…
1 month ago
Nigeria's security crisis: Can 'state police' fix it?
Nigeria's government wants a constitutional amendment allowing each state to run its own police force. Supporters say decentralizing police could red…
1 month ago
Why South Africans are stranded in the Gulf
Thousands are being flown out of the Middle East as the Iran war escalates, yet many South Africans in Dubai and other hubs remain stranded and want …
1 month ago