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.
Lagos has a long history of housing demolition.
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Resistance from the residents of informal settlements against housing evictions is not a new thing in Lagos, Nigeria.
A protest against the outcome of the 2023 presidential election in Nigeria.
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Good governance is the missing link in Nigeria’s democratic experience since 1999.
Children’s education is frequently disrupted in conflict-fraught areas.
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Education can spur peace and development. Here are five essential reads on the topic.
The prophet and miracle worker has been accused of the rape, torture and abuse of some of his followers.
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World famous pastor offered ordinary Nigerians a spiritual explanation for their predicaments: economic hardship made them vulnerable to his power.
A worker sorting plastic bottles at a recycling plant in Lagos.
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Recycled plastics are not safe if the chemicals used in creating them in the first place are harmful.
Greenhouse gas emissions from transportation contribute to climate change.
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Ghana needs strong political will to enhance its climate change regulation.
Plantain waste can be reduced in Nigeria and used in the production of wine.
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Increasing the quality of a traditional wine sourced from plantain in Nigeria offers a viable way of reducing waste and boosting food security.