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Does an Ecowas court ruling on police brutality on protestors in Nigeria go far enough?
Ecowas court rules Nigeria violated rights during anti-police demonstrations.

Unfarmed land leaves millions staring at hunger in Sudan
Sudan's war has set back agricultural production leaving millions at risk of acute hunger

Can Ghana afford to pay striking civil servants?
Public services across Ghana have been disrupted due to a civil servant strike

Why land routes through Africa are more dangerous for migrants than Mediterranean crossings
More people trying to enter Europe die in the Sahara desert than in the Mediterranean: UN

What can the breakaway confederation do without Ecowas?
The military rulers of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso form a breakaway confederation.

Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks?
The Burkina Faso鈥檚 military鈥檚 ability to tackle jihadists attacks in the spotlight.

Can South Sudan hold its first post-independence elections this year?
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir had pledged to hold elections in December 2024

Why do the British and French elections matter to Africa?
Britain and France, who share major links with Africa are holding elections this week

Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?
Over 30 people聽 killed in Nigeria, in attacks by suspected female suicide bombers

South Africa has a new coalition government
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government.