Has Africa gained from China's infrastructure plans?
As China marks the tenth anniversary of its Belt and Road initiative in Beijing, we look at benefits for African countries. What are the continent's losses and gains from working with China?Also Ethi...
20 Okt 202330min
Why did Mozambique's opposition call for protests?
Mozambique's opposition staged demonstrations nationwide to denounce fraud in local elections. The vote is seen as an indicator of what to expect in next year’s presidential election in the country th...
19 Okt 202329min
Dam water floods in Ghana
Thousands of people in Ghana's Volta region have been displaced following spillage of excess water from some of the major dams amid heavy rains. It's the worst floods the region has seen in years. A...
18 Okt 202328min
What are UN's concerns for Madagascar’s polls?
The United Nations says the human rights situation in Madagascar is “deteriorating” ahead of next month’s presidential election, as police put down opposition protests. The EU and the US have also voi...
17 Okt 202329min
Burkina Faso's nuclear power plant deal with Russia
Burkina Faso's military leaders have signed a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant, with the hope of increasing its electricity supplies. Burkina Faso is one of the least electrified countr...
16 Okt 202327min
Is Morocco hosting the IMF meeting only symbolic?
The Bretton wood institutions are meeting in Morocco this year. It's the first such summit on African soil in 50 years. Does this meeting signal a renewed approach to how it works with and supports Af...
13 Okt 202331min
Liberians await presidential election results
Liberians voted in elections on Tuesday, with President George Weah seeking a second term. Observers said polling was peaceful, despite some violence during the campaign. Mr Weah is the favourite to w...
12 Okt 202331min
Israel-Hamas War: Egypt's reaction and relationship
What is Egypt's reaction to the war between Israel and Hamas? Israel has continued to heavily bomb the Gaza strip since the attack. Egypt shares a border with Gaza. We find out more about the share...
11 Okt 202334min
