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6 singular places for solo travel
The Week Recommends Go your own way
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Nigeria's worsening rate of maternal mortality
Under the radar Economic crisis is making hospitals unaffordable, with women increasingly not receiving the care they need
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Sudan on brink of collapse after a year of war
Speed Read 18 million people face famine as the country continues its bloody downward spiral
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Botswana and Germany are feuding over elephants
In the Spotlight The Botswanan president has threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany as the rift continues
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How the Russia-Ukraine conflict has spread to Africa
The Explainer Kyiv is attempting to strengthen its alliances on the continent to counter Russia's growing presence
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A trip for (all) the ages: 7 fun ideas for a multigenerational vacation
The Week Recommends The family that vacations together, stays together
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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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Sherbro: Idris Elba's plans for a futuristic eco-city
The Explainer British actor wants to transform Sierra Leonean island into economic and environmental powerhouse, but issues of feasibility and funding remain
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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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