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Nigeria’s government rejects a report on the massacre of protesters at the Lekki toll gate+++Human Rights Watch highlights gender-based violence in South Africa+++ The Covid pandemic and conflicts have worsened the lives of many Nigerians, especially in the North.

Ethiopia rebels 'join forces to defeat Abiy government +++ Preparations are in top gear in Cameroon for tomorrows celebration of Paul Biya's 39 years in power, but his opponents see it as a mockery. +++ Nigeria state votes in key test for the presidential race++++Sports

Death toll in Nigeria building collapse rises to at least 16 +++Concerns as voters shun registration for 2022 election in Kenya +++Outcome and outlook of South Africa's local elections

Africa Link is 10 years today! The channel has expanded by introducing various segments giving a voice to individuals who are often ignored by both local and international media. ++++ A historic UN climate summit begins in the UK, but how well is Africa represented?

The Pandora papers expose how the world rich and famous hide their wealth with tax-avoidance schemes+++Kenyans reacts to the Pandora papers after President Uhuru Kenyatta and his family were implicated in Pandora report+++On antiretrovirals for life- the story of Kenyans who have lived for years despite being HIV positive

Uganda's President Museveni names a cabinet of over 80 members +++ Cameroon's youth are angry over the octogenarian leaders +++ S. Africa: Corruption allegations forces health minister to take time out in COVID times +++ Ghana: Life skills training for women and girls

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AfricaLink on Air - 09 March 2021 ICC rules on a record compensation for victims of a Congolese war criminal+++Political turbulence and Al-Shabab violence in Somalia+++The story of a migrant who started from the bottom but is now a millionaire. Listen to audio 30:00 Share

AfricaLink on Air - 04 March 2021 Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls reunited with their families+++ Nigeria controversy over measures to curb Zamfara kidnappings and banditry+++Ghanas Supreme Court delivers judgement on election petition Listen to audio 30:00 Share

Fighting COVID-19 vaccine skepticism in Africa+++Fuel prices and panic in oil-rich Nigeria+++Ghana's young dog meat traders+++Turning swarms of desert locusts into a cash crop