An empty airport, a railway to nowhere and China’s trillion-dollar plan

An empty airport, a railway to nowhere and Ch...

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Ethiopia arrests TikTok creators over ‘indecent’ outfits

At the end of November, Ethiopia’s biggest social media creators gathered in Addis Ababa for the Ethiopia Creative Awards. It was supposed to be a night celebrating the thriving digital culture but the outfits of the attendees stole the spotlight. A few weeks later six creators w ...  عرض المزيد

Why Iran is running out of water

Iran is facing its worst drought in decades, with rainfall hitting a record low. Several of the reservoirs that supply water to the capital Tehran are almost empty: one of them, the Latian Dam, is currently holding less than 10% of its capacity. The government is encouraging peop ...  عرض المزيد

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Is the China-Africa Love Affair Over?
The Inquiry

The burgeoning relationship between China and Africa has been one of the great economic stories of the 21st century. Billions of dollars of investment and loans from China have created radical change in many African countries. But not everyone is happy, with some even claiming th ...  عرض المزيد

As Africa’s visa restrictions fall, what will it mean for Africans?
The Take

Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. The move left Kenyans asking if this will lead to more accessible travel. Travel restrictions ha ...

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A Hol New World
Newscast

New advice on where to go and where it’s a no. Adam is joined by the BBC’s Transport Correspondent Caroline Davies to dissect the government’s latest announcement on foreign travel and what it means for international families and tourists. And we’re on the strip in Ibiza hearing ...  عرض المزيد

How China is exporting authoritarianism to Africa
1 big thing

A coup in Niger and its violent aftermath has Western powers including the US scrambling to keep an anti-terrorism presence in the region, and the turmoil is also affecting China's relationship with the West African nation. As one of the largest investors in Niger, China has put ...  عرض المزيد