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Calls for a war crimes court in Liberia
Two civil wars have taken place in Liberia and there is still no war crimes tribunal

Chad: What's going on and what next?
An opposition leader in Chad is killed. What next as the country prepares for elections?

Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Ghana's parliament passes a bill that further restricts the rights of LGBTQ people.

A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?
Armed groups have agreed to leave Libya's capital, Tripoli

Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?
Malawi's influential Catholic church has criticised President Chakwera’s leadership.

Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?
The number of migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic from West Africa rises sharply

Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?
More than 100 Ugandan mothers faced a court hearing for sending their children to beg

South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs
South Africa’s economy is facing 'a tipping point'. What will the impact be?

Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?
The rebranded Russian mercenary group Wagner offers Niger a regime survival package

As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?
Nigeria's inflation rate is at its highest, at almost 30%.