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Obituary: Jim Meyer, mentor for young journalists in Africa

Obituary: Jim Meyer, mentor for young journalists in Africa

He ‘walked into newsrooms a stranger, and walked out a friend’

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Young Africans take their fury to the streets

Young Africans take their fury to the streets

The riots that have erupted nationwide show how dissatisfied the youth across the continent have become with their lack of prospects


Rwanda and DRC consider peace at last

Rwanda and DRC consider peace at last

A US-brokered deal could bring a close to one of the great tragedies of this century


AI’s latest trick? Decoding the language of elephants

AI’s latest trick? Decoding the language of elephants

A groundbreaking conservation project tracking the sounds and movements of herds in Africa may one day allow us to have a conversation with them


Glimpses of a forgotten war: the women of Tigray

Glimpses of a forgotten war: the women of Tigray

Cinzia Canneri has documented the conflict in Eritrea and Ethiopia, finding both solidarity and hope


The battle to stop Africa’s waters being ravaged by China’s dark fishing fleets

The battle to stop Africa’s waters being ravaged by China’s dark fishing fleets

The role of an army of mystery boats is in the spotlight


Malaria is the disease that won’t die

Malaria is the disease that won’t die

Other infectious diseases are also making a comeback


Music, art and sport: what you’re missing in Senegal

Music, art and sport: what you’re missing in Senegal

The music, art and sport making waves in Senegal


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