Why maps make Africa smaller
The United Nations has endorsed a new map projection that more accurately represents Africa’s true size. The "Correct the Map" resolution, sponsored by Togo and backed by African Union (AU) member sta...
7 Sep 22min
JZyNO on taking Liberia’s sound global
From selling charcoal, firewood and a popular West Africa staple food locally known as garri, to making waves on the global music scene. Liberian superstar JZyNO has come a long way. He started making...
4 Sep 22min
Is Africa ready for a stronger El Niño?
From devastating floods in Nepal to growing weather concerns across Africa, extreme weather is once again putting communities at risk. The United Nations warns that up to 162 million children in Easte...
3 Sep 22min
US pushes for Sudan arms embargo
The senior adviser to US President Donald Trump on African and Arab Affairs, Massad Boulos, speaks exclusively to the BBC about why the US is asking the UN Security Council to approve a nationwide arm...
2 Sep 22min
Guinea-Bissau votes to reshape presidency
Guinea-Bissau awaits the results of Sunday's referendum on a proposed new constitution which aims to increase presidential powers. The vote is seen as an important step ahead of December's general ele...
1 Sep 22min
Niger arrests soldiers behind failed mutiny
Last Saturday, gunfire and attacks near the airport were witnessed in Niamey, Niger's capital city. Defecting soldiers known as the Armed Forces for the Restoration of the Fatherland, attempted a coup...
31 Aug 22min
'My journey with postpartum psychosis'
Now, you may have heard about a trial currently happening in the US, it’s a tragic case where a mother has been charged for killing her three children. However, her lawyers have argued she was experie...
28 Aug 22min
African fans pay tribute to Dolly Parton
American country music star, Dolly Parton passed away this week and her fans across the continent have felt the loss greatly. Her songs, such as Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You, crossed gene...
27 Aug 22min
