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Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Troops from the Southern African bloc will help fight the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC

Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Sierra Leone's former president charged with treason over alleged role in a coup plot

Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Somaliland’s decision to give Ethiopia access to the sea sparks fury in Somalia

Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power load -shedding crisis ?

South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
2024 marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide and historic polls in South Africa

Sudan conflict: A year in review
As the civil war in Sudan shows no signs of abating, we look at its impact so far

The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
We look at the legacy of the acclaimed South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema

Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
Nigerians given free train rides and a 50% discount on bus fares over the festive period

What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State leaving over 140 dead

Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?
Are cocoa farmers benefiting from a rise in Chocolate sales?