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Chad: A rise in intercommunal violence
There's been a new bout of intercommunal violence in Chad, according to the government

Jihadists strike military base in Niger
Soldiers and civilians reportedly killed after deadly jihadist attacks in western Niger

Inside Cape Town's gang wars
An investigation into how Cape Town has become South Africa's gang capital

How different will the Rwanda-DRC peace deal be?
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a draft peace deal with Rwanda

Nigeria: What's behind Benue state attacks?
More than 200 people have been killed in a series of attacks across Benue state

How Cameroon's Anglophone Crisis affects education
Cameroon鈥檚 Anglophone Crisis has severely affected the country鈥檚 education system

Why did funeral plans for Zambia's ex-president Lungu cause a row?
What caused funeral disagreements for Zambia's former president, Edgar Lungu?

South Africa鈥檚 township parents 'forced' to seek former white-only schools
South Africa's education system forces聽children on long commutes for better education

Are South African troops 鈥榮tuck鈥� in DRC?
The first group of South African troops deployed to DRC is returning home

Why has Ghana鈥檚 nurse strike escalated?
Ghanaian nurses escalate strike action after government fails to implement agreement