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DR Congo crisis: Scramble for solution off to a tough start

DR Congo crisis: Scramble for solution off to a tough start

African leaders urge DR Congo to hold talks with the M23 rebels but President Félix Tshisekedi insists on a military response.
Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali leave ECOWAS, what's next?

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali leave ECOWAS, what's next?

ECOWAS says it will keep its doors open, but it has now lost 53% of its area size and nearly 20% of its total population of more than 400 million.
Why is cremation sparking controversy in Kenya?

Why is cremation sparking controversy in Kenya?

In Kenya and indeed most parts of Africa, burial ceremonies are not just a tradition but a communal act that honours ancestors and maintains cultural continuity.
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Surge in drug prices causes a health crisis in Nigeria

Surge in drug prices causes a health crisis in Nigeria

Drug prices in Nigeria have spiked as a result of inflation and the country's currency exchange value against the dollar plummeting, forcing many to take recourse to unapproved traditional alternatives and adulterated or fake medicines
Ibrahim Adjagbe: 'My deafness does not define who I am'

Ibrahim Adjagbe: 'My deafness does not define who I am'

From someone who thought he was the only deaf person in the world to reconciling with his condition and building a career in sports management, Ibrahim Adjagbe is now a role model for many
How one art historian is helping revive an African tradition in India

How one art historian is helping revive an African tradition in India

The Siddi community has lived in the Indian state of Karnataka for centuries. Now an art lover is trying to save its dying quilt tradition.
Why mandatory military service is a dilemma in Africa

Why mandatory military service is a dilemma in Africa

Many African countries have made military service mandatory as part of measures to combat terrorism, but the legitimacy of the measure and its relevance continue to be debated.
Can Africa tackle spiralling youth unemployment?

Can Africa tackle spiralling youth unemployment?

Youth employment in Africa has failed to keep pace with the continent's demographics and increased literacy, spawning a new generation of desperate educated young people.