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Several incidents of severe turbulence on international flights and the recent helicopter crashes of Iran's president and Kenya's chief of defense staff, have raised concerns within the aviation industry. Is it a question of bad weather forecasting or airworthiness of aircrafts?

Cameroon's opposition groups vow to unseat President Paul Biya+++Zimbabwe's opposition says ruling ZANU-PF determined to remain in power

South Africa elections: Can Ramapahosa secure a 2024 victory?+++Youth want change+++Opposition determined to eject ANC from the seat of power

Why is menstruating a taboo in parts of Africa? How Malawian schoolgirls deal with menstruation periods+++Ending period poverty by using banana fiber pads

Early voting is already underway in South Africa, so we preview the election in Africa's most advanced economy. From power cuts to mass unemployment, there is plenty to irk voters. But will this translate into the African National Congress losing its political grip on the Rainbow Nation?

From military rule to civilian rule, Chad's Mahamat Idriss Deby begins new term as president. So what does this new presidency mean for the future of Chad and the region as a whole?

Ahead of elections in South Africa, young voters see a bleak future. Why is that the case and what needs to change?

How does the online market place in Africa compare to the global e-commerce market? What is the future of the sector?

South Africa's new universal healthcare law begins+++Patients in Kenya sell their health data to get medical care

Tackling oil theft in Nigeria's Niger Delta+++Contraceptives use on the rise in Zambia+++Uproar over Zambia's plan to regulate social media

May 17 is the international day against homophobia. Here in Germany, an initiative by a former football player aims to encourage footballers to embrace their sexuality. But what implications could that have on their careers?

Zimbabwe became the latest African country to unveil a new currency when it unveiled the ZiG in April. The move was aimed at fighting inflation and stabilizing the economy. But will it really work? We hear from experts and people on the ground.

Global cocoa prices are skyrocketing, but is that a blessing or a curse to cocoa farmers in Ghana, the Ivory Coast and other parts of West Africa?

Inside Uganda's chaotic census+++Countdown begins to South Africa's general elections+++M23 rebels in DRC advance in northern Kivu

It's been a year since fighting broke out in Sudan between the army and paramilitaries. Thousands have been killed, and more than 8.5 million people have been displaced. The United Nations has called it the biggest humanitarian crisis and has warned of a looming famine.

The United States is definitely interested in doing business with Africa and talks about "shared prosperity" and the importance of the African diaspora. But what value does the US market have for African business owners and entrepreneurs, and do US companies with operations in Africa actually contribute to economies?

Somaliland's campaign for recognition started more than three decades ago. Now, the self-governing region of Somalia expects to finalize a controversial deal that will make Ethiopia the first country to do so. The move comes despite strong objection from Mogadishu. Somaliland is just one of the numerous regions of Africa where people are striving for independence.

About a dozen members of Nigeria's notorious Black Axe crime network are in police custody in Germany. They were caught in nationwide raids after a two-year investigation. Who are the Black Axes and how wide is the web of African organized crime in Europe? Can it make life harder for Africans in Europe where negative public sentiment over migrants is already swirling?

As Chad tries to transition back to civilian rule, Western nations fret about the trajectory of their last ally in the Sahel. After a relatively peaceful vote, will the the election deliver a winner who can cope with jihadist threats, a wave of refugees from war torn Sudan, and balance local and Western support?

Europeans stole thousands of priceless cultural objects from Africa under colonialism. Now, the United Kingdom has loaned Ghana some items looted during the Ashanti war. But is it enough? We also look at the state of restitution in Africa, and how other forms of amends have been made across the continent.