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How Middle East violence could fuel more war in Africa
The Explainer Gulf states are backing opposite sides of Sudan’s civil war and the conflict is spreading to neighbouring countries
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The Week Unwrapped: Why are Saudi Arabia and the UAE at odds in Africa?
Podcast Plus, how will a new president change Chile? And why did Meta just buy a social network built for AI?
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The Week Unwrapped: Why is France expanding its nuclear arsenal?
Podcast Plus, why is the dinosaur market booming? And can North Korea regain its place at the top of women’s football?
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The Week Unwrapped: What will happen if we run out of RAM?
Podcast Plus, why is the Royal Artillery keeping looted treasure behind closed doors? And how can Heathrow’s car park cost £1.3 billion?
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South Africans are angry as Johannesburg faces a growing water crisis
Under the Radar This comes despite Johannesburg being Africa’s wealthiest city by GDP
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Fugu Day: why Ghana’s traditional garment is having a renaissance
Under the Radar A centuries-old outfit is being rewoven into a statement of cultural pride – and defiance
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The Week Unwrapped: Will Uganda’s pop-star politician prevail?
Podcast Plus, is dodgy data undermining medical research? And what does a new app reveal about Chinese society?
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Zimbabwe’s driving crisis
Under the Radar Southern African nation is experiencing a ‘public health disaster’ with one of the highest road fatality rates in the world
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8 incredible destinations to visit in 2026
The Week Recommends Now is the time to explore Botswana, Mongolia and Sardinia
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Why recognizing Somaliland is so risky for Israel
THE EXPLAINER By wading into one of North Africa’s most fraught political schisms, the Netanyahu government risks further international isolation
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‘Autarky and nostalgia aren’t cure-alls’
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Benin thwarts coup attempt
Speed Read President Patrice Talon condemned an attempted coup that was foiled by the West African country’s army
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West Africa’s ‘coup cascade’
The Explainer Guinea-Bissau takeover is the latest in the Sahel region, which has quietly become global epicentre of terrorism
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Nigeria confused by Trump invasion threat
Speed Read Trump has claimed the country is persecuting Christians
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