As the defence partnership between countries in the Sahel and the US and France ends, there's curiosity about which West African country will offer a base for French and US troops. Why is it important for these forces to have a base in West Africa?
Also we revist the plight of migrants in Libya, after 107 people, including women and children are freed from captivity.
And Audrey chats to ‘The Queen of Afrobeat'....singer-songwriter and actress, Tiwa Savage!
Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?
Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges
Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray
Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?
Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?
WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free
Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election
Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?
Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors
The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture
Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?
Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?
Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal
Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?
South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024
Sudan conflict: A year in review
The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema
Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares
What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?
Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?
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