President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast.
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President Alassane Ouattara (78) has been blowing hot and cold on whether he’ll be seeking a third term.
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While more people are using the internet and social media during the pandemic, they aren’t entirely happy with what they see.
HIV-infected and exposed children are vulnerable to vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Effective health care interventions are very important for sub-Saharan Africa because the region has a high burden of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Workers in an assembly line.
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A large free trade area could hinder the development of manufacturing, which countries need for economic growth.
Ivorian sailors participate in an anti-piracy hostage rescue scenario with the Ghanaian Navy during Exercise Obangame Express.
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Feeding a simple narrative of piracy without a broader look at other maritime security challenges hinders progress in dealing with it.
Fishing boats in Senegal.
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The EU continues to enter into fresh agreements with countries, despite evidence of serious population declines in the species of interest.
For Africa’s urban populations, new cities might not be the surest solution.
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Constructing fancy ‘smart cities’ might not be the best solution for Africa’s rapidly urbanising populations.
Cocoa production is an important cog in Ghana’s economy.
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It is time for Ghana to consider the future of its cocoa farmers rather than multinational chocolate producers.
Ghana is very protective of its cultural heritage.
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New regulations on the use of folklore are a hindrance to local artists.
Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo attends a confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
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African leaders who have sought ICC involvement have all seen the court as being beneficial to the survival of their governments.
Laurent Gbagbo, former president of Côte d’Ivoire, at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
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The recent acquittals should be seen as a vindication of the ICC as an independent and impartial judicial institution.
Supporters of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo celebrate his likely return home.
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Despite former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo’s absence, he continued to influence opposition party loyalties in the country.
Supporters of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo celebrate on the announcement of his acquittal.
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The ICC is meant to be a Court of last resort, to ensure justice for victims and to end impunity. It’s not living up to these promises.
Hunger is a daily reality across large parts of Africa.
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It’s one thing to come up with food security plans. But implementing them is tough.
Is chocolate a sustainable market?
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The future of chocolate is in question as producers face challenges to keep up with new threats as well as rising demand from new consumer markets.
There’s more and more good science news coming from Africa.
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There are several projects and initiatives that offer hope amid all the bad news about African science.
Women teachers can be powerful role models for girls.
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Female teachers can act as role models who enhance girls’ motivation and learning outcomes.
The medicinal plants eaten by chimpanzees could develop improved traditional medicines.
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The medicinal plants that chimpanzees feed on in the wild could hold the key in dealing with common diseases.
Cocoa fruit pods.
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Shade trees buffer cocoa plants from heat and water stresses, and create conditions that benefit their growth.
Pastoralists on a dry plain in central Mali, one of the seven Sahel countries hit by a wave of deadly attacks.
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A big rise in armed attacks in the Sahel - and the intensity of the attacks in recent years - is now seen as a major source of concern.