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Liberia's role in Trump's deportation strategySome US deportees reportedly refused to disembark in Liberia. Why is the African country taking up to 1,200 people under one of the Trump administration's largest third-country dep…
- Why are tiny African ants being smuggled abroad?
Wildlife trafficking is usually associated with elephants and rhinos. But in East Africa, a much smaller creature is becoming part of the illegal trade: the Giant African Harvester…
- Cameroon: Who held power in Biya's absence?
Paul Biya has returned to Cameroon after 73 days abroad. But his prolonged absence and a major military reshuffle have raised questions about growing power struggles within the cou…
- Cameroon's youth caught in Russia's war recruitment drive
Thousands of Africans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine, with Cameroon identified among the major sources of recruits. In April, Cameroon con…
- Can SADC leaders boost growth and regional security?
SADC leaders met in Durban, South Africa to tackle growth, food security and regional stability. Can the summit turn ambitious plans into real results for millions across Southern…
- Hichilema's second term: What's next for Zambia?
Hakainde Hichilema has won a second term as Zambia's president after an election marked by tensions and arrests. Can he tackle economic challenges and restore public confidence?
- WAFCON 2026: What's behind all the excitement?
WAFCON 2026 delivered upsets, penalty drama, and one of the most extraordinary tournaments in recent African women's football history. What does this tournament tell us about the s…
- Ebola in DR Congo: The hidden economic cost
Three months into the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, the toll goes beyond deaths. Markets are closing, farms are abandoned and families are losing income. What is Ebola's true economi…
- Can Africa and the Caribbean share a common market?
Ghana's President John Mahama wants to foster closer Caribbean ties to AfCFTA when Ghana chairs the African Union next year. Could a transatlantic free-trade market work despite po…
- Where in the world is Paul Biya?
Cameroon President Paul Biya has not been seen in public since leaving for Europe on June 7. The 93-year-old leader, who has ruled Cameroon since 1982, remains abroad as government…
- WAFCON final four: Who will be crowned queens?
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations is down to its final four. Who has impressed most, which teams can win the title, and what does WAFCON reveal about the future of women's football…
- Rwanda's youth alcohol addiction crisis
More than 95% of young people in Rwanda's rehab centers are being treated for alcohol addiction. What's driving the surge, and what can be done to stop it?
- Uganda's government opponents on trial
A growing number of high-profile cases against opposition politicians and government critics are testing Uganda's justice system and raising questions about democracy, dissent and…
- Zambia's civic space under scrutiny ahead of election
As Zambians prepare to vote in a general election on August 13, a new report by Transparency International has raised concerns about freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and…
- Economic frustration and political dissent in Zimbabwe
A nationwide shutdown campaign put Zimbabwe's political tensions in the spotlight on July 31. Why are questions about economic hardships and calls for accountability and constituti…
- How dangerous are Kenya’s political gangs?
There's growing concern in Kenya over the rise of gangs allegedly hired to disrupt political and civic events. Who are they and how can their influence be curbed?
- WAFCON 2026: Who will lift Africa's women's football trophy?
The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) is back, bigger than ever. As 16 teams battle for continental glory in Morocco, can defending champions Nigeria extend their dominan…
- Germany-Africa relations: Equal partners or interest driven?
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul just wrapped up a high-stakes Africa tour with stops in Mauritania, Nigeria, and South Africa. So, is Berlin finally treating Africa as a…
- Are Nigeria's Boko Haram trials delivering justice?
The Boko Haram insurgency has devastated communities across northeastern Nigeria. Ongoing terrorism trials are an important step toward justice for victims, but Human Rights Watch…
- Life after fleeing xenophobia in South Africa
After fleeing xenophobic violence in South Africa, many African migrants are trying to rebuild their lives back home. For some, the move meant leaving behind years of hard work. Ho…
