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Why is football at the heart of DRC-Rwanda dispute?

Why is football at the heart of DRC-Rwanda dispute?

Sport has been caught in the crossfire between Rwanda and DRC, with the Congolese government urging top football clubs to dissociate themselves from the "Visit Rwanda" campaign in protest against the country's alleged support of M23 rebels.
Nigeria June 12: Why ex-leader Babangida’s book fuels debates

Nigeria June 12: Why ex-leader Babangida’s book fuels debates

Nigeria's annulled June 12, 1993, election symbolises both the promise and the hurdles in its democratic journey, with the ex-president's autobiography reopening discussions on accountability and the political complexities of the West African nation.
Sudan war: Why Kenya hosting RSF rattles region

Sudan war: Why Kenya hosting RSF rattles region

Kenya's dalliance with the paramilitary forces and their allies has drawn concern amid fears it could further fragment Sudan.
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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.