Africa

Today's Big Question ‘Forgotten’ war raises fears of genocide and ‘world’s largest hunger crisis’

By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Last updated 8 March 24

Under the radar Great apes are vulnerable to human pathogens thanks to genetic similarity, increased contact and no immunity

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 5 March 24

The Week Recommends Smoky, hot and intensely savoury, the region's dishes are a winning combination that's scooping awards

By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published 4 March 24

Under the radar President Tinubu is struggling to tackle soaring inflation after 'shock therapy' of ending fuel subsidies

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published 1 March 24

Today's Big Question Kremlin takes control of Russian mercenaries after aborted mutiny and death of leadership

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 20 February 24

Under the Radar South African troops help army battle rebel groups in the world's leading cobalt producing country

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 20 February 24

Under the radar Campaigners call for ban in Sierra Leone after deaths of three girls as coast-to-coast convoy prepares to depart

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 13 February 24

Talking Points Riots broke out in the West African nation, historically one of the continent's most stable

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 6 February 24

The Week Recommends See the night sky in all of its splendor

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 25 January 24

In the Spotlight The late church leader allegedly subjected followers to sexual assault and abuse over nearly 20 years

By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published 11 January 24

The Week Recommends Have a ball in Vienna, and hang with the penguins in Patagonia

By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published 23 December 23

Under the radar Analysts fear Africa's fourth most populous country may be heading for 'sham elections'

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 20 December 23