Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?
African leaders meeting at a security summit in Nigeria says the continent needs a new plan to tackle violent extremism. The two-day counter-terrorism summit, supported by the United Nations, was als...
24 Apr 202434min
What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?
The UK parliament has passed the Rwanda asylum law. People arriving on small boats can have their asylum claims processed in Rwanda. When is this likely to take place and why is it of global significa...
23 Apr 202432min
What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?
Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has urged regional leaders to forge common understanding and develop strategies to address the challenges posed by Autonomous Weapons Systems. What are auton...
22 Apr 202438min
What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?
There have been heavy clashes between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia over disputed territory, according to reports. What's going on and how will it impact the country?Also why did the popular Nigerian...
19 Apr 202427min
A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?
The United Nations received financial pledges of just over six hundred million dollars to help with Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. It fell short of the one billion dollars the UN was seeking. Aroun...
18 Apr 202427min
Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?
The USAid Mission Director to Liberia Jim Wright has alleged that around 90% of pharmacies in the country are selling stolen medicine, donated by aid organisations. What's going on? Cattle rustling a...
17 Apr 202426min
Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?
Chad's interim President Mahamat Idriss Déby has begun campaigning ahead of the country's next presidential election, which is just three weeks away. He faces nine other candidates, including the jun...
16 Apr 202430min
France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?
France is hosting an international conference on Sudan, one year after war broke out. It says, it's seeking much needed aid and attention. Observers say the Sudan crisis has been pushed out of the gl...
15 Apr 202432min
