‘My dad has been in jail for 23 years. His crime? Being a journalist’ – BBC Africa
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‘My dad has been in jail for 23 years. His crime? Being a journalist’ – BBC Africa

Betlehem was only eight when she last saw her father, Dawit Isaak, a founder of Eritrea’s first independent newspaper. But Eritrea is one of the…

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Botswana’s Duma Boko on Trump, diamonds and unemployment – BBC Africa
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Botswana’s Duma Boko on Trump, diamonds and unemployment – BBC Africa

Botswana’s new president’s main focus – and the reason behind his victory – is his promise to improve the economy. Duma Boko says amongst his…

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Dark Waters: Africa’s deadliest migration route – BBC Africa Eye Documentary
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Dark Waters: Africa’s deadliest migration route – BBC Africa Eye Documentary

BBC Africa Eye investigates what is fast becoming the world’s deadliest migration route: the perilous Atlantic crossing from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands. Click…

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🇿🇦 Fear and Loathing in South Africa – BBC Africa Eye
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🇿🇦 Fear and Loathing in South Africa – BBC Africa Eye

#BBCAfricaEye investigates the rise of xenophobia in South Africa and the violent targeting of migrants. 🎥 Watch the documentary here: #Migrants #SouthAfrica#Xenophobia #Shorts

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Kush: Into the Mad World – BBC Africa Eye Documentary
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Kush: Into the Mad World – BBC Africa Eye Documentary

(TW: Themes of self-harm and suicide) Kush – a cheap, new illegal drug high is taking the youth of Sierra Leone to a dark place….

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Black Axe: Nigeria’s Mafia Cult – BBC Africa Eye Documentary
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Black Axe: Nigeria’s Mafia Cult – BBC Africa Eye Documentary

The Black Axe are one of the most feared and powerful organised crime groups in the world. The highly secretive mafia – referred to as…

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