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Is a global plastics treaty closer?
Will there be an agreement to limit the amount of global plastic that is produced?

An increase in internally displaced people in Africa
A recent report says there's an increase in internally displaced people across Africa

Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist attack
Dozens of soldiers reportedly killed in north eastern Nigeria in Islamist attack

Namibian elections: what's at stake?
Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election

Why is Zimbabwe's opposition in disarray?
Is the Zimbabwean main opposition too fragmented to be effective?

Why has Mali replaced its Prime Minister?
Mali's junta sacks the country's Prime Minister and replaces him with a new leader

G20: does South Africa's presidency matter?
South Africa takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil. What are Africa's priorities?

Russia votes against a ceasefire in Sudan. Why?
Russia vetoed draft UN Security Council resolution which called for a ceasefire in Sudan

How deep are the links between India-Nigeria?
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently in Nigeria in bid to promote ties

Senegal's government claims victory in elections
The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections