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    Why has Mali replaced its Prime Minister?

    Mali's junta sacks the country's Prime Minister and replaces him with a new leader

  2. Why has Mali cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine?

    Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over claim they were countering Wagner in Africa

  3. Why has Kenya become part of the trafficking route to South Africa?

    Kenya is becoming a transit route for illegal migrants heading to South Africa, says IOM

  4. Why has Ghana’s nurse strike escalated?

    Ghanaian nurses escalate strike action after government fails to implement agreement

  5. Why has former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo agreed to run in next year's election?

    Former Ivorian president Gbagbo poised to run as flagbearer in next year's election.

  6. Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?

    Burundi closes its borders with Rwanda accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks

  7. Why has Botswana declared a national health emergency?

    Botswana declares a public health emergency as it faces a shortage of essential medicines

  8. Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?

    A court in the Central African Republic issues an arrest warrant for the ex-president

  9. Why has Air Tanzania been banned from EU Airspace?

    The European Union has banned Tanzania’s national airline from its airspace

  10. Why has a river in Zambia 'died'?

    An environmental disaster in Zambia after an acidic waste spill into Kafue River

  11. Why has a Libyan suspect got Italy's PM investigated?

    Italy's PM is under investigation for repatriation of Libyan ICC suspect  Osama Najim

  12. Why Eritrea hosted leaders from Egypt and Somalia

    Leaders from Egypt and Somalia have met in Eritrea over tensions in the Horn of Africa

  13. Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?

    Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts

  14. Why does insurgency persist in Nigeria?

    Nigeria appoints a new commander to fight insurgency after renewed deadly attacks

  15. Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?

    Egypt’s President Sisi seeks a third consecutive term despite a crumbling economy

  16. Why does a Chinese company want to seize Nigeria's assets?

    A Chinese company has initiated plans to seize Nigerian assets in eight countries

  17. Why do the British and French elections matter to Africa?

    Britain and France, who share major links with Africa are holding elections this week

  18. Why do child abductions keep happening in Nigeria?

    Almost three hundred school children have been kidnapped in Nigeria

  19. Why did South Africa reverse a VAT increase?

    South Africa drops plan to raise value-added tax after government stability threatened

  20. Why did Senegal's president dissolve parliament?

    Senegal’s President Faye recently dissolved the opposition dominated National Assembly

  21. Why did Mozambique's opposition call for protests?

    Mozambique's opposition stage demonstrations to denounce fraud in municipal elections

  22. Why did Kenya exit IMF programme?

    Why has Kenya exited the IMF programme and what's next for the country?

  23. Why did funeral plans for Zambia's ex-president Lungu cause a row?

    What caused funeral disagreements for Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu?

  24. Why did fishermen clash on the Ethiopia-Kenya border?

    Several people reportedly killed in armed clashes along Ethiopia-Kenya border

  25. Why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?

    Why did talks between Ethiopia’s government and the Oromo rebel group end with no deal?

  26. Why did Ecowas leave Guinea Bissau?

    The West African regional bloc was due to help mediate in a political elections dispute

  27. Why did boys and pregnant school girls in Malawi take local authorities to court?

    Why did boys and pregnant school girls in Malawi take local authorities to court?

  28. Why COP28 matters to Africa

    COP28 gets underway in Dubai. What is it and why does it matter?

  29. Why Burkina Faso discarded its Electoral Commission

    Burkina Faso's military rulers say the interior ministry will handle future elections

  30. Why are US soldiers  leaving Chad?

    The U.S. has withdrawn most of its troops stationed in Chad.

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