Analyst Alex de Waal looks at how the US president-elect could deal with conflicts on the continent.
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Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.
Nations across the continent are eager to promote themselves as destinations for the curious visitor.
Eight teams are already assured of a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - but who will fill the remaining 16 spots at the finals?
Eight teams are already assured of a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco - but who will fill the remaining 16 spots at the finals?
World champions South Africa are aiming to have "the two best teams in the world", according to centre Andre Esterhuizen.
They are accused of hate speech as rights groups say the law is being used to restrict freedoms.
Dawit Isaak is considered one of the world's longest continuously detained journalists.
In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.
In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.