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What are the hopes of one of Mozambique’s most famous authors for his country?
Mia Couto talks politics, being an African ‘white guy’ and the insecurity in the north
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Has Africa’s response to drug and alcohol abuse been effective?
The UN says it expects the number of people using drugs in Africa to rise 40% by 2030
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Can digital banking transform the fortunes of Africa’s youth?
Only 34% of those aged 15 and over have bank accounts
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What are the main challenges for Somali women musicians?
Singer and activist, Sahra Halgan, set up Somaliland’s first music club 'Hiddo Dhawr'
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How did a Kenyan Maasai woman make history in Northern Ireland?
Lilian Seenoi-Barr is set to become the country’s first black mayor
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Are South Africans ready for Wednesday’s national election?
About 27 million South Africans are eligible to vote in the watershed general election
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How is a Kenyan school using bamboo to fight landfill air pollution?
Dandora Secondary School is next to East Africa's largest dump site, the Dandora landfill
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Why have plans for a mass wedding sparked controversy in Nigeria?
A petition was launched after questions were raised about the age of the girls.
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Why has the US invited Kenya’s President Ruto on a state visit?
William Ruto is the first African leader to have a state visit to the US for 16 years.
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Who will win South Africa’s national election next week?
More than 27 million South Africans are expected to vote next Wednesday