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Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president
Joseph Boakai sworn as Liberia's new president what will be his main challenges?
Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?
Violent crime is soaring in South Africa with the murder rate at a 20-year high.
Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges
Sierra Leonean high court allows ex-president,charged with treason, to leave country.
Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray
More than 200 people have starved to death in Tigray
Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?
Zambia is facing its worst cholera crisis for over forty years
Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
Burundi closes its borders with Rwanda accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks
WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
For first time in 50 years a sub-Saharan African nation is declared malaria-free.
Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election
Presidential elections are due to be held in the Comoros on 14 January
Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
What are the reasons behind South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ ?
Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors
Kenya’s shift to a visa-free regime for visitors has come into force, but is it working?
