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Lockdowns lead to rise in albinism attacks
Miriam Mannak April 14, 2022
Charities are warning of an increase in incidences, as people impoverished by lockdowns turn to witch doctors for help. By…
The modern matchmaker
Mary Fashoyin April 13, 2022
With one in five relationships now beginning online, Mary Fashoyin speaks to a London entrepreneur who’s given internet dating an…
As the rest of the world ditches tests and unscientific restrictions on the ‘unvaxxed’, travel writer Guy de la Bédoyère says…
The rise of Africa’s political dynasties
Issa Sikiti da Silva April 05, 2022
As the Ugandan president’s son flexes his diplomatic muscles in Rwanda, could a wave of father-son handovers be on the…
Superwomen: Cape Town's all-female fire brigade
Miriam Mannak March 25, 2022
We speak to the all-female fire crew tackling more than just wildfires in South Africa.
Seychelles: What is causing the post-vax rise in cases?
Sonia Elijah August 11, 2021
It may be one of the most-vaccinated countries on earth, but the Seychelles has seen an explosion in cases –…
Africa to host major sporting event
Andrea Dijkstra July 05, 2021
Following the recent announcement that the UCI Road World Championships will be held for the first time in Africa in…
Ex-World Health Organization (WHO) scientist Dr David Bell, and historian Toby Green, on why Africa needs to stop following Western…
Africa’s forgotten boxing star - 50 years on
Emeka Chigbu June 08, 2021
Fifty years after the death of Dick Tiger, Emeka Chigbu talks to the son of the late sporting legend about…
Latest sports news round-up: May 2021
Oladipo Okubanjo May 04, 2021
Super Eagles ready to soar again Nigeria’s national side may not be on top form right now. But as Oladipo Okubanjo…
China 'stealing' Africa's fish
Britt Collins April 21, 2021
As a new Netflix documentary puts illegal fishing under the spotlight, Britt Collins reveals the devastating impact China – and…
Was Tanzania vindicated on Covid testing claims?
Sonia Elijah April 20, 2021
A scientist with a PhD in chemistry, President Magufuli abandoned Covid-19 testing after his own trials allegedly showed fruit juice…
Nigerians going meat-free
Judy Cogan March 24, 2021
It’s the lifestyle choice promoted by Western celebs like Beyoncé and Messi. But, as Judy Cogan discovers, veganism is being…
Sports news
Oladipo Okubanjo March 24, 2021
Politics takes centre stage as football administrators in Africa elect new CAF president. Perhaps no election in the history of…
Africa's sniffer rats to the rescue
Britt Collins March 23, 2021
They famously helped clear former warzones of landmines. But, as Britt Collins reports, Africa’s sniffer rats could soon be the…
Africa betrayed in vaccine rush
Dr David Bell & Muhammad Usman Khan February 15, 2021
EXPERT OPINION: Global public health experts Dr David Bell and Muhammad Usman Khan ask whether millions of young Africans need…
Liberians hailed in Mali conflict
Jonathan Paye-Layleh February 03, 2021
UN praises West African peacekeepers as Mali’s Islamicist insurgency hots up. Liberia has committed to doing more to help solve…
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