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11 Oct
The city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is nearly surrounded by M23 rebels fighting government forces. Residents fear for their safety despite the presence of UN peacekeepers, and they're fed up with waiting for aid from their government.
11 Oct
Liberia's electoral commission says vote-counting was high in an election on Tuesday that will test the popularity of soccer star-turned-president George Weah.
11 Oct
The US formally acknowledges that Niger's military staged a coup when it ousted President Mohamed Bazoum back in July. The announcement means the US will be suspending financial aid and military support to the country. Meanwhile, the first convoy of French troops prepares to leave Niger. Also in this edition: Liberia heads to the polls as President George Weah eyes a second term. Finally, on World Mental Health Day, we take stock of the state of mental health provision in Kenya.
11 Oct
Egypt carried out the highest number of executions in Africa in 2022, according to Amnesty International. The organization reported 883 executions in 20 countries in the same year, marking a 53% increase since 2021. DW examines the current situation in Africa.
11 Oct
Even though a Kenyan court has temporarily halted Kenya's plans to send police to Haiti, the question still remains: why did Kenya volunteer to lead the UN-backed force in the first place?
10 Oct
Some in Liberia were queuing hours before polls opened on Tuesday in an election that follows President Weah's first term, which was marked by corruption allegations and ongoing hardship.
10 Oct
Liberia's presidential candidates lead rallies ahead of election.
10 Oct
As the UN mission winds down in Mali, the army is putting on a brave face in a looming fight with separatists. Can Mali's ruling military junta deal with insurgents? And why is discrimination is at the heart of the country's problems? The Flipside takes a look.
9 Oct
Incumbent and former football star George Weah faces off against 19 candidates in Tuesday's presidential election. On Sunday there were clashes between Weah's supporters and the opposition.
9 Oct
The religious crowd protested at the Supreme Court after Friday prayers. The demonstrators are seeking further criminalization of same-sex relations in the African country.
9 Oct
USAID to slowly resume food aid to Ethiopia after suspension in June over fraud. The renewed aid comes after follows reforms put in place by the Ethiopian government and agency partners to improve food distribution. But USAID will keep most operations suspended after concerns of systematic diversion of aid.
7 Oct
Young African entrepreneurs are taking the world by a storm. With boundless creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, these trailblazers are committed to making a difference.

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Even though the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for last week’s deadly Moscow concert hall attack, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, pro-Russian social media users and bots are continuing to insist that Ukraine was involved in the atrocity. We debunk all the false claims for you in this edition of Truth or Fake.
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