Nigeria pushes to decriminalize attempted suicide

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Nigeria is facing growing calls to decriminalize attempted suicide. What would that change mean for vulnerable people and the mental health system?

17 Sep English Germany News

Are corruption and over-taxation choking Kenyan businesses?

A new World Bank report puts the spotlight on the myriad of challenges that businesses operating in Kenya face — heavy taxation, bribery and regulatory hurdles. What reforms are needed to unlock meaningful change?

8 Oct 25 min

Has Africa made English a measure of intelligence?

Ghana's multilingual first lady faced an intense backlash on social media over her spoken English recently. Is the ability to master a former colonial language evidence of intelligence or fitness for public life?

7 Oct 25 min

Ethiopia's conflict in Tigray: What cards does Abiy Ahmed still have?

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5 Oct 26 min

South Sudan: Will elections actually happen?

South Sudan is due to hold elections in December, but critics say political decisions favoring the ruling party are raising questions on whether the opposition can compete on a level playing field.

1 Oct 25 min