Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
Burundi has closed its borders with Rwanda after accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks. Rwandan President Paul Kagame denies the charge, but Burundi's government has branded him a "bad neig...
15 Jan 202434min
WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
Cape Verde becomes the first sub-Saharan country to get rid of the deadly malaria disease in 50 yearsWhy is South Africa aiming to legislate for proper labelling of foodstuffs? And the anticipation an...
12 Jan 202428min
Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election
Voters in Comoros head to the polls on Sunday to elect the next president. The incumbent Azali Assoumani is seeking a fourth term, but who are his main challengers? The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) ...
11 Jan 202433min
Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
South Africa is taking Israel to the ICJ in the Hague. Pretoria alleges that genocide is being committed against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict. So far more than 23,000 Palestinians have been k...
10 Jan 202430min
Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors
President Ruto’s flagship visa-free policy for all visitors to Kenya has come into effect, but travellers are finding that it is not working as expected. Five years after Cyclone Idai devastated live...
9 Jan 202434min
The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture
A BBC investigation has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse by the founder of one of the world's biggest evangelical churches the late TB Joshua. Former members accuse him of rape, torture and forc...
8 Jan 202433min
Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Troops from the Southern African Development Community (Sadc), that includes Malawi, South Africa and Tanzania, have been deployed to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to fight the M23 and other ar...
5 Jan 202434min
Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president Ernest Bai Koroma charged with treason ? He has denied any involvement in an attack which killed about 20 people last November.Where next for Chad after a contested...
4 Jan 202432min
