Will a west African single currency work?
The Ecowas countries are aiming to roll out a regional single currency - the Eco - in 2027. But past launch dates have come and gone, so will they meet the new target date and will a single currency w...
6 Mars 202533min
Algeria and France in diplomatic row
French Prime Minister François Bayrou recently announced that his government will be "re-examining" a 1968 migration pact which has historically made it easier for Algerians to settle in France. The ...
5 Mars 202528min
Why did Ecowas leave Guinea Bissau?
The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has withdrawn its mediation team from Guinea Bissau. Its mission was to help reach a political consensus on the elections, which were postponed b...
4 Mars 202533min
Can South Africa be peacemaker in Ukraine?
South Africa voted for a UN General Assembly resolution calling for Ukraine’s territorial integrity to be respected last week, while the US abstained from the vote because it considered the resolution...
3 Mars 202529min
Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in eastern DRC
How is Burundi coping with a refugee crisis caused by fighting in eastern DR Congo?What dangerous substances are being added to the deadly drug Kush?And why are some people adding detergent to the Wes...
28 Feb 202536min
The ship keeping Africa connected
A ship the size of a football field, crewed by more than 50 engineers and technicians, cruises the oceans around Africa to keep the continent online. It provides a vital service, repairing damaged in...
27 Feb 202530min
Why did fishermen clash on the Ethiopia-Kenya border?
A border clash between Ethiopia and Kenya has left several people dead or missing.Germany elections: Why is the rise of right-wing parties worrying for African communities?Somalia passes a " game chan...
26 Feb 202527min
DR Congo proposes deal to the West
In a bold diplomatic move Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi has reportedly proposed granting the United States and Europe access to the country’s vast mineral resources. What's ...
25 Feb 202538min
