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France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?
An international conference on Sudan held in France one year after war broke out.

How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?
Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.

Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election
South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.

The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan
Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians

Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?
Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis
Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

Is Ghana allowing child marriages?
Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana

Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'
Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds

How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings
South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries