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Is Nigeria's borrowing helping or hurting citizens?
Nigeria's latest plan to secure a $1.2 billion World Bank loan has sparked fresh frustration and renewed debate about the country’s rising debt burde…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
What Tinubu's second‑term bid means for Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu promised bold reforms when he came into office, yet inflation is rising, food and transport costs are high, and security concer…
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Ebola outbreak: Can Africa hold the line after USAID cuts?
Only five months after the DRC declared an Ebola outbreak over, the virus has returned, raising urgent questions about Africa's ability to respond am…
3 weeks ago
Record fuel prices push up Kenya transport fares
Kenya faces record fuel prices pushing some transport fares up by as much as 50%. Households are under pressure as drivers threaten protests and a co…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
Zimbabwe land dispute reignites tensions
Zimbabwe's land reform is back in focus as land returns to some white farmers. Many Black farmers feel betrayed. Why is the policy shifting and what …
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Rwanda: Probing death of government critic in prison
Rwandan government critic, Aimable Karasira, died the day he was set to be released from prison. Authorities say he overdosed on prescribed medicine,…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Tackling 'sex for jobs' practices in Ghana
Ghana’s President John Mahama has proposed new legislation to stamp out sexual exploitation in the workplace. What would the law cover, how will it b…
4 weeks ago
DR Congo: Tshisekedi hints at third term, vote delay
DR Congo's president signals he could delay elections and stay in power longer, citing insecurity. How serious is the crisis — and is this about stab…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
US, South Africa and the race for critical minerals
The US and South Africa have held fresh talks on mining cooperation, as the US steps up efforts to secure critical minerals and reduce its reliance o…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Uganda's 'foreign agents' bill: Who could be targeted?
Uganda is debating a new "foreign agents" law billed as protection from outside influence. Critics say its broad scope could hit NGOs, opposition par…
1 month ago