AFRICA
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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
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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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
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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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
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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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
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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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
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The natural glories of Gabon
The Week Recommends The small nation is cloaked in forest but 'rewards are huge' for those who go exploring
By The Week UK Published
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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
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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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
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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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
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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TB Joshua: the disgraced Nigerian televangelist
Why everyone's talking about The late church leader allegedly subjected followers to sexual assault and abuse over nearly 20 years
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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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
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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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'
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Ghana's masked presidential candidate adds sense of mystery to election
Under the Radar Little is known about the masked figure or their campaign, but there has been plenty of online speculation
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Rape as a weapon: why war's 'oldest, most silenced' crime is on the rise
The Explainer Atrocities reported in Israel, Iran, Sudan and Ukraine as global conflicts bring increase in sexual violence
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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