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The Russian schools ready to teach Swahili
On World Swahili Day, we take a look at how far the east African language has travelled
South Sudan unveils first-ever election plans
If it goes ahead, it will be the first election since independence
Kenya lifts ban on tree cutting
President Ruto outrages environmentalists after lifting a ban on cutting trees.
Senegal’s president won't seek third term
Macky Sall's announcement on Monday had been eagerly awaited by supporters and critics
Kenya widens access to sex offenders registry
Employers are now able to check if someone was convicted of sexual offence in Kenya
Mali: UN peacekeeping mandate to expire
Mali’s ruling military junta has called on UN forces to leave the country without delay
Huge inflation ahead of Zimbabwe’s election
The country is holding presidential elections in August, with the economy a major issue
Championing African feminism
We discuss the living legacy of Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo
Who leads Wagner in Africa now?
Wagner boss Prigozhin is sent to Belarus, so who is leading his troops in Africa?
How Sudan's clans endanger Sahel security
Hemedti and al-Burhan's clan ties threaten to push Sudan's civil war beyond its borders
