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Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?
Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts

Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?
Zambian Racheal Kundananji has shattered the pay glass ceiling in women’s football

What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?
Senegal has faced ongoing unrest over the postponement of the presidential election

What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?
Thousands of civilians flee recent conflict between M23 rebels and government forces.

Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?
Host Ivory Coast wins Afcon but what will be the lasting legacy for the country

Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?
The Ugandan government says it's trying to rescue tranationals still trapped in Myanmar

Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty
Zimbabwe becomes the latest country to begin proceedings to scrap the death penalty

Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?
Africa's mining Indaba is in Cape Town.Does Africa have a say about its mineral wealth?

Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?
Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy is on the line

Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire
The death toll from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has risen to six.