Supporters of southern Cameroon independence outside Westminster Abbey, London, on 14 March 2022.
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Cameroon’s rebels don’t have the unity, funding or logistics to achieve their aims.
Workers haul part of a fibre optic cable onto the shore at the Kenyan port town of Mombasa.
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Fibre optic cables now literally encircle Africa, though some parts of the continent are far better connected than others.
Traders in Wuse, Abuja. Nigeria’s inflation is driven by soaring food costs and the fall of the country’s currency.
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Factors pushing inflation rates downwards in other parts of the world are achieving the exact opposite result in Nigeria.
Nigeria is a hub for ivory trafficking despite its small elephant population.
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Forest elephants are endangered in Nigeria. Habitat protection, community awareness campaigns, research and stronger regulations could save them from going extinct.
The research assessed newspaper coverage of fintech in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa.
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Coverage is celebratory and offers limited cautionary and critical reporting to the public and to policymakers.
Horsemen parade during the Durbar Festival in Ilorin.
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New research on Ilorin in Nigeria provides insights into regional socio-political developments prior to the 19th century.
Community based environmental groups sued the South African government over coal pollution in 2021.
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Women need legal aid to sue companies and governments over climate change damage to their communities.
Tech tools improve the monitoring of ship activities in the Gulf of Guinea.
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Tech tools are playing a vital role in addressing security threats at sea in various west and central African countries.
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Africa’s largest economy is in crisis, and unrest is growing.
Customers buy groceries in a shopping centre in Mthatha, South Africa.
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Keeping an eye out for where you can boost your savings or reduce expenses when times are tough can improve your financial wellbeing.
Grieving for the 140 victims of a January 2024 attack in north-central Nigeria.
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Nigeria is beset with security threats. Confronting them will take regional and international cooperation.
Sachet alcoholic drinks on display.
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The sachet alcoholic drinks ban in Nigeria can curb youth alcohol consumption. But government must improve enforcement and awareness strategies for success.
People wade over a road destroyed by flood in Tana River County, Kenya after a heavy rainfall.
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In African coastal communities, traditional knowledge helps residents to anticipate and prepare for potential flooding events.
Nigerian police officers detain a man during a political rally in Lagos on 21 February 2023.
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Youth migration, unemployment, proliferation of small arms and drugs are some of the drivers of violent crimes in Lagos.
Weapons and ammunition seized from Islamist fighters by the Malian army.
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Slums in Bamako, Mali are transforming into landscapes of protracted unrest, civil conflict, violent extremism and urban insurgency.
Pounded yam is a popular delicacy prepared by street vendors.
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Street food is popular in Nigeria but safety is not regulated.
Attempts to end the practice has faced many hurdles.
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Ending discrimination against the Osu has been difficult because identifying an Osu is relatively straightforward for Igbos.
Single-use plastics make up most of the plastic waste in Nigeria.
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Banning single-use plastics in Nigeria is a step in the right direction. But its success will depend on provisions made for enforcement.
Former Manchester United forward, Bebé (centre), is one of the African diaspora on show at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Around one-third of the players that have been called up to the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations were born outside of Africa.
Protesters in Niger’s capital Niamey hold a Russian flag and banner with images of coup leaders in Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea.
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Niger’s recent military romance with Russia could escalate tensions with France, regional allies and the European Union.