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Senegal's Bassirou Diomaye Faye: from prison to Africa's youngest elected leader
In the Spotlight The 44-year-old has promised to shake up the establishment and enact economic reforms
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Why the undersea cables connecting the world are under threat
The Explainer The global network is a technological marvel – but is also very vulnerable
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Is history repeating itself in Sudan?
Today's Big Question ‘Forgotten’ war raises fears of genocide and ‘world’s largest hunger crisis’
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Chimpanzees are dying of human diseases
Under the radar Great apes are vulnerable to human pathogens thanks to genetic similarity, increased contact and no immunity
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West African cuisine takes its place at the Michelin table
The Week Recommends Smoky, hot and intensely savoury, the region's dishes are a winning combination that's scooping awards
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Nigeria's economic woes: what went wrong for African nation
Under the radar President Tinubu is struggling to tackle soaring inflation after 'shock therapy' of ending fuel subsidies
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Where has the Wagner Group gone?
Today's Big Question Kremlin takes control of Russian mercenaries after aborted mutiny and death of leadership
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Growing turmoil in resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo
Under the Radar South African troops help army battle rebel groups in the world's leading cobalt producing country
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Africa's renewed battle against female genital mutilation
Under the radar Campaigners call for ban in Sierra Leone after deaths of three girls as coast-to-coast convoy prepares to depart
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Senegal's election postponement puts its democracy in jeopardy
Talking Points Riots broke out in the West African nation, historically one of the continent's most stable
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The stars align at these 6 dark-sky reserves
The Week Recommends See the night sky in all of its splendor
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TB Joshua: the disgraced Nigerian televangelist
In the Spotlight The late church leader allegedly subjected followers to sexual assault and abuse over nearly 20 years
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7 destinations to visit this winter
The Week Recommends Have a ball in Vienna, and hang with the penguins in Patagonia
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Congo election: the vote that will shape the future of central Africa
Under the radar Analysts fear Africa's fourth most populous country may be heading for 'sham elections'
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