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What will the death of Malawi’s VP Saulos Chilima mean for politics there?
He was flying to an engagement when his plane disappeared from airport radars on Monday

Is Nigeria's national anthem change an important shift in culture or a political distraction?
President Tinubu signed a bill into law to reintroduce the anthem "Nigeria, We Hail Thee"

Are dowries putting too much pressure on men and women in South Sudan?
Cash or cows are typically given to a woman’s family before a marriage is agreed

Why are Ghana’s foreign scholarship students struggling financially?
Students are protesting after waiting nearly a year for their promised stipends

Where to from here for South Africa after the elections?
The ruling ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994

Why hasn’t Africa got stricter cigarette laws?
The World Health Organisation says the tobacco industry is actively targeting teenagers

What are the hopes of one of Mozambique’s most famous authors for his country?
Mia Couto talks politics, being an African ‘white guy’ and the insecurity in the north

Has Africa’s response to drug and alcohol abuse been effective?
The UN says it expects the number of people using drugs in Africa to rise 40% by 2030

Can digital banking transform the fortunes of Africa’s youth?
Only 34% of those aged 15 and over have bank accounts

What are the main challenges for Somali women musicians?
Singer and activist, Sahra Halgan, set up Somaliland’s first music club 'Hiddo Dhawr'